A man, back to the viewer, is seen carrying a caduceus in his left hand. In the center of each border of the square that frames is a different image. At the top of the square is lion framed in a coat of arms; at the bottom is an open book with the title text upon the pages. On both the left and right sides are closed books with long stemmed flowers behind each. The book title on the left reads Il Purga Torio, and the title on the right reads Il Para Diso.
A man sits at a desk reading a book, which is propped up by another book, with a smoldering candle nearby. Behind this is a large open window with what appears to be the sun's rays shining upward, and a large dark bird flying overhead.
The back view of a person with arms raised standing tiptoe. The figure stands before a doorway, with hieroglyphics above and a water urn below. Beyond the doorway, the sun rises from behind large cliffs with water beneath.
A circle with a tree in the center. The official description from the ACS notes that "Aesculapius, the symbol of European learning, and an American Indian Medicine Man are seated beneath the Tree of Knowledge, making offering of their symbols of healing in Common Service to Mankind." Text includes "Founded in 1913" and the phrase Omnibus per Arte Fidemque Prodesse. Beneath this reads "Presented By", and allows for the addition of a name.
Subject (Name):
American College of Surgeons, Columbia University, and Yale School of Medicine
Subject (Topic):
Aesculapius, American College of Surgeons, Indians, Medical colleges, Surgeons, and Trees
A drawing of a column with a lit lamp on top and a cross and wreath at the base below. A laurel branch is also at center, as is an open book with a phrase written in Greek. A phrase in Latin at the top of the bookplate reads: Per Arova ad Astra.
Subject (Name):
Brucklacher, Andrew J. and Yale School of Medicine
A seated donkey wearing academic regalia reading a book. Several other books surround it, as well as a crest. Trees can be seen through a window on the right-hand side of the image.