The Hardin Library celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 6, 2004 with speakers, a video, music and refreshments. Over eighty people heard President Skorton make remarks about Dr. Hardin and the Hardin Library professionals. A video entitled “Reflections on Hardin Library 1974-2004” was also featured. President Skorton’s remarks, photographs, and the video are still availableContinue reading “Hardin Library 30th Anniversary Open House”
Monthly Archives: December 2004
Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room
Changing Medicine in a Heartbeat Réné Laënnec (1781-1826). Traité de l’Auscultation Médiate , Paris, 1819. The stethoscope is so familiar an object, it is somewhat surprising that it did not arrive on the scene until 1816. In fact, if it had not been for a fear of breaching 19th century etiquette, we might have hadContinue reading “Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room”