The Center for the History of Medicine has recently added new items to the catalog. Some highlights include:
- Josephus Redhead. Memoria sobre la dilatación progresiva del ayre atmosferico. Impenta de la Independencia, 1819.
- One of the first scientific studies published in and about Argentina. Redhead measured the atmospheric pressure of various altitudes in Argentina using the boiling point of water.
- One of the first scientific studies published in and about Argentina. Redhead measured the atmospheric pressure of various altitudes in Argentina using the boiling point of water.
- Two Amante bark manuscripts by Alfonso García Tellez, a Otomi brujo, describing rituals and practices to ensure the well-being of the community in the Eastern Sierra Madre, Mexico. Garcia Tellez worked with his wife and daughters to produce these items for the craft market.
- Alfonso García Tellez. Historia de una vivienda para haser una ofrenda al santo tecuil : manuscript . San Pablito, Pahuatlán, Mexico, 1981 April 15.
- Alfonso García Tellez. Historia de la curación de antigua de San Pablito Pahuatlán Pue[bla]. [Mexico] : Alfonso Garcia Tellez, 1978.
- Florence E. Barrett. Conception control and its effects on the individual and the nation. J. Murray, 1922.
- An early work on advocating for forms of contraception by an obstetrician and surgeon. Includes a foreword by the Archbishop of Canterbury, reflecting the societal and religious implications of reproductive health.
- An early work on advocating for forms of contraception by an obstetrician and surgeon. Includes a foreword by the Archbishop of Canterbury, reflecting the societal and religious implications of reproductive health.
- Carlotta Ercolina de Saxy. Saggio elementaire sulla natura e i doveri dell'uomo nei suoi rapporti morali e fisci : divisio in quattro parti. Nella stamperia di Andrea Mainardi a S. Mattia alla Moneta presso S. Sepolcro, 1799.
- An early work by a woman on women's role in public health in late 18th century Italy.
- An early work by a woman on women's role in public health in late 18th century Italy.
- Two items belonged to Abijah Richardson, an early attendee of medical lectures at Harvard, prior to the establishment of the medical school. Richardson went on to serve as a surgeon in the American Revolution. Both items are annotated throughout.
- Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Vol. 1. The Academy, 1783.
- G. Motherby, M.D. A new medical dictionary, or, General repository of physic : containing an explanation of the terms, and a description of the various particulars. Printed for J. Johnson ; G. G. J. and J. Robinson ; A. Hamilton, jun. and J. Murray, 1785.
- Samuel Gache. La locura en Buenos Aires. Imprenta de M. Biedma, 1879.
- A study of the rise of suicide in Buenos Aires in the mid-19th century.
- A study of the rise of suicide in Buenos Aires in the mid-19th century.
- Two studies on Pelvimetry (the study of the measurement of the pelvis) in Mexico in the 19th century. The doctors were interested in understanding the higher rate of maternal mortality in Mexican women as compared to European women.
- José de Jesús Sánchez Gómez. Breve estudio sobre la pelvis : tesis que para el examen general de medicina, cirugia y obstetricia, presenta al jurado calificador. Oficina tip. de la Secretaría de Fomento, 1891.
- Florencio Flores. Ligeros apuntes de pelvimetria comparada : tésis para el exámen general de Medicina, Cirujía y Obstetricia.Imprenta del Gobierno del Estado, 1881.
These are all available for use in the Center’s reading room. Come on in and take a look! Contact the Center for the History of Medicine for more information and to set up an appointment. Happy reading!