History of Medicine oversize print materials, 1628-1856 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Medical Center. Library
Abstract:
The Duke University History of Medicine Collections acquire, preserve, interpret, and make available for research and instruction, materials documenting the history of medicine, biomedical science, health and disease in the global context of the Western medical tradition. The collection was assembled by Duke Medical Center Library staff, and contains newspapers and other oversize print materials related to the history of medicine. The earliest date comes from a modern reproduction in black-and-white of an anatomical treatise from 1628. Newspaper issues from the 18th and 19th centuries carry advertisements related to physicians' services, medical practices, and medicinal products. Single sheets from the London Illustrated News concern the activities of Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War, 1855-1856, and are illustrated with large black-and-white engravings; one issue reproduces a piece of music with verses praising Nightingale. The items were acquired from various sources as part of the History of Medicine Collections at Duke University.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
17 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00571

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains newspapers and other oversize print materials related to the history of medicine. The earliest date comes from a modern reproduction in black-and-white of an anatomical treatise from 1628. Newspaper issues from the 18th and 19th centuries carry advertisements related to physicians' services, medical practices, and medicinal products. Single sheets from the London Illustrated News concern the activities of Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War, 1855-1856, and are illustrated with large black-and-white engravings; one issue reproduces a piece of music with verses praising Nightingale. The items were acquired from various sources as part of the History of Medicine Collections at Duke University.

Biographical / historical:

The oversize print materials in this collection were assembled by Duke University Medical Center Library staff from a variety of History of Medicine Collections to form a reference and research resource. The Duke University History of Medicine Collections acquire, preserve, interpret, and make available for research and instruction, materials documenting the history of medicine, biomedical science, health and disease in the global context of the Western medical tradition.

Acquisition information:
The History of Medicine oversize print materials were acquired by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library in 2011 as a transfer from the Duke Medical Center Library.
Processing information:

Processed by Paula Jeannet, Willeke Sandler, Matthew Warren

Encoded by Paula Jeannet, Willeke Sandler, April 2013

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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[Identification of item], History of Medicine oversize print materials, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.