Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Various
- Abstract:
- The Medical mss., ca. 1720-1890, consists of manuscripts regarding medical procedures, treatises, records, etc. in French and Latin.
- Extent:
- 2 Boxes (2 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in French ; Latin .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Medical mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Much was still unknown about the causes of diseases and how to cure them during the 18th and 19th centuries. The records constituting this collection document some of the thinking and medical practices of a time when medical practices were still being developed and were somewhat controversial.
- Scope and Content:
The Medical mss., ca. 1720-1890, consists of manuscripts regarding medical procedures, treatises, records, etc. in French and Latin. Five manuscripts complete the collection.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 1997
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Medical mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu