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J. W. Brooks notes on the lectures of Henry Cline

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/179

Scope and Contents

Notes taken by J. W. Brooks on lectures, numbered 1-9 on surgery and 1-2 on bandaging, delivered by Henry Cline, possibly at St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, circa 1780. Subjects include sutures and surgical procedures for tumors of breast and hernias.

Dates

  • circa 1780

Creator

Biographical / Historical

John Wallis Brooks, English surgeon, was born on 25 July 1762. He died during a yellow fever epidemic in New York in the early 19th century.

Extent

1 volume (302 pages)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Ownership and Custodial History

Presented by R. D. Mackinnon to Library of Temple University Medical School, 23 Aug. 1944. Mackinnon received volume from Albert F. Morrison (b. 1862), great-grandson of J. W. Brooks.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
J. W. Brooks notes on the lectures of Henry Cline
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Repository Details

Repository Details

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