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Anatomy Day 2019

Anatomy Day 2019 In-Person

The Center for the History of Medicine in the Countway Library, including its Warren Anatomical Museum, holds one of the largest collections in the world of historical books and artifacts testifying to the complex history of anatomy. On Thursday, October 24, we invite you to explore transformative anatomical atlases such as those by Vesalius (1543) and William Hunter (1774), learn about historical aids for anatomical education from many parts of the world, observe artifacts from Harvard’s 19th-century teaching collections, and discuss ethical transgressions in anatomy, e.g. in Nazi Germany.

Members of HMS faculty, along with librarians and museum specialists, will be at hand to discuss such exceptional books and artifacts with students and the greater Longwood community. The Countway's Manager of Research and Instruction will also be available to connect students and faculty with the latest anatomical resources available to them at the Countway.

This is a rare opportunity to see fascinating and instructive highlights from one of the world’s great medical history collections and learn more about the Countway's resources and services.

Location

Center for the History of Medicine
LL2-001 (Lower Level 2) 
Countway Library
10 Shattuck St.
Boston, MA 02115

No RSVP required.

Questions? Contact us at chm@hms.harvard.edu

Date:
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Time:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Countway Library
Campus Location:
Harvard Longwood Campus
Categories:
  History of Medicine  

Event Organizer

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Emily Gustainis

Deputy Director
Center for the History of Medicine
Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine

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