Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846, Lecture: On consumption, A.MS.; folder 6, undated Digital
Scope and Contents
Part six in a six-part lecture series delivered by Waterhouse on tuberculosis which focuses on the diaphragm, symptoms of tuberculosis and how those afflicted decline in health, and causes of the disease in New England, which Waterhouse attributes in part to exposure to cold.
Dates
- Creation: 1786-1836
Language of Materials
Collection is in English, French, and Latin.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Access requires advance notice. Contact Public Services for further information.
Extent
02.25 cubic feet (6 flat storage boxes)Creator
- From the Collection: Waterhouse family. (Family)
- From the Collection: Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
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