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Series 126: History of the Health Sciences Section

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Scope and Contents

Around 1981 the History of Medicine Group changed its name to the History of the Health Sciences Section. The Section created a guide to consultants in the history of medicine (1970), proposed a directory of history of medicine collections, assisted with the preparation of CE courses in medical history reference work, and sponsored talks at luncheon and dinner meetings.

Scope and Contents

Around 1981 the History of Medicine Group changed its name to the History of the Health Sciences Section. The Section created a guide to consultants in the history of medicine (1970), proposed a directory of history of medicine collections, assisted with the preparation of CE courses in medical history reference work, and sponsored talks at luncheon and dinner meetings.

Collecting Area Details

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

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