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Bert Hansen collection of historical newspaper research

 Collection
Call Number: Ms Coll 72

Content Description

The collection includes photocopies of articles with medical themes from historical newspapers created by Bert Hansen while conducting research for a publication on medical history and mass media. Topics include rabies (hydrophobia) and rabies vaccine; Louis Pasteur; diphtheria; smallpox; food safety; prevention of cruelty to animals; and various medical treatments. Most photocopies are from microfilm resources and have been annotated by Hansen.

Dates

  • 1880 - 1889

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Bert Hansen, 2019

Extent

3.5 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/med.ms.0072

Title
Bert Hansen collection of historical newspaper research
Status
In Progress
Author
Katherine Isham
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Part of the Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library Repository

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