The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society and the University Libraries invite you to an Open House in the John Martin Rare Book Room “The Essentials: A hands-on look at key works in the history of medicine from seven centuries” Thursday, March 25th 4:30 to 7:30 John Martin Rare Book Room, 4th floor, HardinContinue reading “Open House in the John Martin Rare Book Room”
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Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room; James Medicinal Dictionary
ROBERT JAMES (1705-1776). A medicinal dictionary. 3 vols. London: T. Osborne, 1743-1745. James studied at Oxford and was granted his M.D. from Cambridge by royal mandate in 1728. He settled in London after practicing at Sheffield, Lichfield, and Birmingham. A successful physician, he became quite wealthy and famous when his “fever powder” became the most popular nostrumContinue reading “Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room; James Medicinal Dictionary”
Presentation on Disability and American Immigration Policy
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear Douglas Baynton, PhD, Associate Professor of History, University of Iowa speak on Defectives in the Land: Disability and American Immigration Policy, 1882-1924 on Tuesday, February 23rd, 5:30 to 6:30, room 2032 Main Library. Professor Baynton notes: The chief goal of early immigration law inContinue reading “Presentation on Disability and American Immigration Policy”
Presentation on the History of Malaria and DDT
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear Patrick T. O’Shaughnessy, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Iowa, speak on “Malaria and DDT: the History of a Controversial Association” on Tuesday, January 19th, 5:30 to 6:30, room 2032 Main Library. Dr. O’Shaughnessy observes: “Although it helped prevent millionsContinue reading “Presentation on the History of Malaria and DDT”
Notes From the Rare Book Room –A Private Pestilence
Puerperal fever, often called childbed fever, ravaged obstetrics patients in the U.S., Britain, and Europe throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Its symptoms included severe abdominal pain, fever, and debility and carried a mortality rate as high as seventy percent during some epidemics. Even though the greatest incidences occurred in close-quartered “lying-in hospitals,” (state-supported maternityContinue reading “Notes From the Rare Book Room –A Private Pestilence”
History of Medicine Society Presentation Cancelled
This afternoon’s (December 9th) History of Medicine Society presentation, “Comrades in the Labor Room,” has been postponed due to the weather. Watch this space for information regarding a new date for the talk.
“Comrades in the Labor Room” History of Medicine Presentation
On Wednesday, December 9, Paula Michaels, PhD, UI Department of History will present: “Comrades in the Labor Room: The International Story of the Lamaze Method.” Time: 5:30 to 6:30, December 9 Place: Room 2032, Main Library Light Refreshments will be served Free and open to the public For additional information, contact Ed Holtum; edwin-holtum@uiowa.edu; 335-9154Continue reading ““Comrades in the Labor Room” History of Medicine Presentation”
John Martin Rare Book Room video available on Youtube
We have created a six minute video introduction to the John Martin Rare Book Room describing the history of the collection, a description of some of the more notable works, and a description of current services. Click here to whet your appetite for a visit to the room!
Be Part of the Discussion of ‘The Yellow Wall-Paper’
A “brown-bag” lunch discussion of the short story, “The Yellow Wall-Paper” will take place on Wednesday, December 2 from noon to 1:00 at the Main Library in Room 2032. Mary Trachsel, PhD, Associate Professor & Department Chair, U of I Rhetoric Department will lead the discussion. No reservations are necessary. The discussion is presented asContinue reading “Be Part of the Discussion of ‘The Yellow Wall-Paper’”
Notes from the Rare Book Room “Anatome animalium”
Gerardus Blasius (1626?-1692?). Anatome animalium. Amsterdam, 1681. Although Blasius was a practicing physician in Amsterdam, his real interest lay in anatomy and, in particular, comparative anatomy. He worked closely with philosophers and scientists such as John Locke, Jan Swammerdam, and Niels Stensen to promote the study of anatomy and to widen the availability of bothContinue reading “Notes from the Rare Book Room “Anatome animalium””