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Contributing Organization
- University of Minnesota Libraries, University Archives. (63840)
- University of Minnesota, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. (23932)
- University of Minnesota Libraries, James Ford Bell Library. (15015)
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Northwest Architectural Archives. (14200)
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- University of Minnesota. Department of Physics. (1779)
- YMCA of the USA. International Division. (1682)
- University of Minnesota. Department of Botany. (1444)
- McCormack, John B. (1398)
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- University of Minnesota, Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (Minneapolis, Minnesota) (4029)
- Latino Communications Network (Saint Paul, Minnesota) (702)
- Shanghai Gu Ji press (Shanghai, China), 1981 (511)
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- Librairie des Annales (Paris) (290)
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- University of Minnesota Duluth (8603)
- University of Minnesota. Department of Botany. (4353)
- Roberts, Thomas Sadler, 1858-1946 (Photographer) (3296)
- Liebenberg and Kaplan (1241)
- Breckenridge, Walter J., 1903-2003 (Photographer) (899)
- Hibbard, C.J., 1845-1924 (834)
- Havell, R. (Engraver, Printer, Colorist) (428)
- Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673 (363)
- Marlow, Andrew (Producer) (361)
- Naftalin, Arthur (328)
- Alexander Brothers Leather and Belting Company (275)
- Ehlinger, Dr. Edward (host) (254)
- Mercator, Gerhard (1512-1594) (226)
- Bertius, Petrus (1565-1629) (224)
- Hondius, Jocodus (1563-1612) (224)
- Description:
- Hypodermic syringe. Cardboard box with black lid and white tray; box includes cardboard supports and 1 glass tuberculin syringe; syringe is all glass with glass luer tip; barrel is marked with measurements up to 1cc with metal clasp securing glass plunger. Includes manufacturer markings:"B-D YALE 1 cc. Tuberculin Syringe -- Double Scale: Minims ...
- Contributor:
- Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
- Created:
- 1935 - 1959?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 5
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Eye speculum. Two parallel flat steel pieces with flat, hooked blades at distal ends for holding open eyelids; proximal ends have rounded handles with ribbed texture; horizontal bar between steel pieces with a wire screw mechanism around it allows operator to alter the distance between blades. Includes manufacturer markings:"V. MUELLER -- GERMAN...
- Contributor:
- V. Mueller & Co (Germany)
- Created:
- 1893 - 1939?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 6
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Nasal speculum. Metal bivalve speculum with rounded blades that come together to make a conical shape; left-leaving tilt at the shank and plier-style handles that curve outward with a spring mechanism between them; incised cross-hatching on handles. Includes manufacturer markings:"[S?] T. R. H."
- Created:
- 1880 - 1920?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 5
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Nasal speculum. Metal bivalve speculum with rounded blades that come together to make a conical shape; left-leaving tilt at the shank and plier-style handles that curve outward with a spring mechanism between them; diagonal ribbing on outside of handles. Includes manufacturer markings:"N.B. & C."
- Contributor:
- Noyes Brothers & Cutler, Saint Paul, Minnesota (Manufacturer)
- Created:
- 1880 - 1920?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 7
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Thermometer holder. Cylindrical glass thermometer holder with stainless steel cylindrical lid with round knob-like handle; circular metal mesh and circular metal part with 13 round holes in it of varying sizes are suspended in holder by central metal rod that threads into cap. Includes manufacturer markings:"B D."
- Contributor:
- Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
- Created:
- 1945 - 1980?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 5
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Obstetrical forceps. Steel body; curved, fenestrated blades; splayed, long, overlapping shank; English lock; steel and ebony handles with with finger grips and proximal finger rings. Includes manufacturer markings:"J. J. Teufel -- Philad." Gunning S. Bedford, Foundation Professor of Obstetrics at the Medical College of the University of New York...
- Creator:
- Bedford, Gunning S., 1806-1870
- Contributor:
- J. J. Teufel (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Created:
- 1857 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Mortar and pestle. Small cylindrical mortar made from a type of bronze known as "bell metal"; incised horizontal lines decorate the exterior of the mortar; slender, cylindrical bronze flanged pestle with clubbed ends. This mortar and pestle was reputed to have been made by scientific instrument maker Charles Stierle for pharmacist Henry William ...
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 5
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Apothecary jar. Cup-shaped white ceramic jar on a pedestal base; reverse conical lid with rounded finial; red, black, and gold paper and paste label; two handles in the shape of lion's heads on either side of the jar. Includes manufacturer markings:"BELZUINO:"
- Created:
- 1801 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 8
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Ether inhaler. Hollow cylindrical metal tube stuffed with cotton; other end of the tube is closed and two smaller branching tubes are capped with conical black rubber pieces. The patient would place the rubber pieces in front of their nostrils and inhale vapors from a chloroform-soaked piece of cotton. This inhaler was used by women in labor to ...
- Creator:
- Bennett, John F. (John Foster)" 1865-1938
- Contributor:
- The J. F. Hartz Company (Detroit, Michigan)
- Created:
- 1910?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Thermometer. Glass and mercury thermometer with metal cap at one end topped with a round knob; thermometer tip is bent at a 45 degree angle; Celsius scale to 42 degrees printed on paper inside metal tube; thermometer is stored inside red leather case with blue velvet lining. Thermometer includes manufacturer markings: "Maxima 1/20 Centigrade -- ...
- Created:
- 1850 - 1920?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 5
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Pharmacy bottle. Cylindrical clear glass pharmacy bottle with a wide cylindrical neck and a glass stopper with a domed head with round facets around the edge; white, gold and black glass label. Includes manufacturer markings:"BERBERIS."
- Created:
- 1890?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 5
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Uterine curette. Metal curette with a spoon shaped, curved blade on the distal end; long, cylindrical, hollow shank; flanged piece on the proximal end and threading below the flange. Likely part of a set of three curette heads that would have threaded into a matching handle.
- Created:
- 1880 - 1920?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 3
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Uterine curette. Metal curette with screw threads on proximal end, long hollow shank, and tear-shaped fenestrated blade at the other end with a small circular opening into the shank of the instrument. Includes manufacturer markings:"G. T. & A. CO." Likely part of a set of three curette heads that would have threaded into a matching handle.
- Created:
- 1880 - 1920?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Pharmacy bottle. Large rectangular clear glass pharmacy bottle with a wide cylindrical neck and a glass stopper with a disc-shaped head; white, black, and red glass label. Includes manufacturer markings: "BETA NAPTHOL" and "PAT. APR 2, 1889 -- W. T. CO. -- B."
- Contributor:
- Whitall Tatum Company (Millville, New Jersey)
- Created:
- 1889?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Obstetrical forceps. Steel body; wide, curved, fenestrated blades that cross at shank; slender, straight shank; notched lock similar to Elias von Siebold's design; steel handles that bow out slightly and curve inward again, finishing with hooked ends.
- Creator:
- Bethell, J.P
- Created:
- 1853 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Nursing bottle. Clear molded glass bottle in teardrop shape and upright construction; long, straight neck with screw threads apparent, possibly missing aluminum collar. Includes manufacturer markings: "Betsy Brown Safety Nursing Bottle"; opposite side of bottle contains 8 ounce graduated scale. The "safety" bottle was created in opposition to t...
- Created:
- 1900 - 1910?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 6
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Funnel. Clear, thick molded glass funnel with complex, off-set pattern of beveled glass and medium-length stem cut at a diagonal.
- Created:
- 1901 - 1950?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Funnel. Clear, thick molded glass funnel with complex, off-set pattern of beveled glass and short, thick fluted stem cut at a diagonal.
- Created:
- 1901 - 1950?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 7
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Tuning fork. Instrument has cylindrical metal handle and long, U-shaped fork. Includes manufacturer markings:"108,75,"EDELMANN MÜNCHEN," and "GERMANY."
- Creator:
- Edelmann, Max Thomas, 1845-1913
- Contributor:
- Edelmann Institute (Munich, Germany)
- Created:
- 1900 - 1910?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 6
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Rectal speculum. Bivalve metal speculum, with two curved blades forming a small cylindrical, hollow tube; handles at a 90 degree angle to blades; handles are curving away from each other; spring fits between handles to assist with manual operation of blades via handles; two sides of instrument held together at screw joint; ratchet between handle...
- Contributor:
- George Tiemann & Co (New York City, New York)
- Created:
- 1875 - 1930?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bivalve speculum. Two thin, metal duck bill blades attached to a metal frame; posterior blade position can be adjusted with a winged thumb screw.
- Created:
- 1890 - 1930?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 5
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Scale. Small, black two pan scale with Roberval mechanism; bottom half of mechanism is hidden under a metal base with metal feet under the four corners of the base; needle in central column of scale indicates balance between the two pans; scale arm pan supports are formed from three curved metal pieces arranged in a triangular formation; round, ...
- Contributor:
- Aika (Japan)
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 8
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bladder forceps. Curved, pistol grip-style ebone handle with ridged decoration on grip; small, curved metal piece on top of handle, likely for resting a secondary instrument; long, thin, hollow cylindrical metal shaft; two small, curved oval-shaped blades emerge from metal shaft; blades have toothed interior; thumb screw dial at bottom of shaft...
- Created:
- 1850 - 1880?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 5
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Intestinal clamp. Large, nickel-plated instrument; clamp handles bow out near proximal end; proximal ends of handles are connected by a large thumbscrew, which tightens down to fix distance between blades; instrument sides overlap at shanks, then cross at lock; clamp jaws are rectangular with rounded corners, and are attached to instrument at a ...
- Contributor:
- Kny-Scheerer Company (New York City, New York)
- Created:
- 1900 - 1920?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 6
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Cylinder-shape metal cup with tin interior and lined with copper; cup has rounded bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 5
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Cylinder-shape metal cup with tin interior and lined with copper; cup has rounded bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 19
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Cylinder-shaped metal cup with tin interior and lined with copper; cup has convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Cylinder-shaped metal cup with tin interior and lined with copper; cup has convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Cylinder-shaped metal cup with tin interior and lined with copper; cup has convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 5
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
- Created:
- 1800 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Bloodletting set. Wooden, black fabric lined box with four compartments and a syringe rest; set contains 4 dome-shaped cupping cups of hand blown glass, with brass threaded mounts on their proximal end; set includes a brass syringe with plunger and a threaded end to attach to the cupping glasses; set includes a 12 blade scarificator made of a sm...
- Created:
- 1850 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 11
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Apothecary jar. Cylindrical clear blown glass with two decorative raised blue rings.
- Created:
- 1850 - 1920?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 6
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Nursing bottle. Free-blown turquoise glass baby bottle in an elongated gourd-shape; round knob on the distal end followed by a round chamber to hold liquid, a long tapered neck and flared lip at the end where a rubber tube and nipple would be attached.
- Created:
- 1801 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 3
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Apothecary jar. Blue, white, and black cylindrical ceramic pharmacy jar with black lettering; blue ground with black shield-shaped decoration; white glaze is slightly cracked; missing lid.
- Created:
- 1850 - 1934?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Jar. Blue and white jar with a waisted shape; jar bows out only slightly at base and more severely at top; flared lid frames large opening in top; grey and blue crackle glaze with a transparent blue decoration of an Italianate village. Though the decoration on this jar suggests a Mediterranean origin, the flattening of space is more characterist...
- Created:
- 1900 - 1950?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 10
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Ginger jar. Blue and white ginger jar with characteristic oval body and rounded lid; all over crackle glaze; design is in blue and depicts a bird perched on a rock surrounded by flowers, including large peonies, and greenery; bottom has maker's mark of two nested blue circles.
- Created:
- 1850 - 1950?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 9
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Ginger jar. Blue and white ginger jar with characteristic oval body and rounded lid; all over crackle glaze; design is in blue and depicts a bird perched on a rock surrounded by flowers, including large peonies, and greenery; bottom has maker's mark of two nested blue circles.
- Created:
- 1801 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 7
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Invalid feeder. Round, shallow ceramic cup with a small ceramic spout on one end, and ring-shaped base on the bottom; blue-and-white pattern of bamboo and cherry blossom trees done in Chinese brush painting style decorates one side of feeder.
- Created:
- 1785 - 1835?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 5
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Nursing bottle. Torpedo-shaped bottle made of thick, molded blue glass. Many bubbles and imperfections in glass.
- Created:
- 1801 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Feeder. Oval boat-style ceramic feeder with white glaze and hand-painted cobalt blue "blue onion" pattern; half-cover that has a small opening toward the tapered end of the vessel; the other edge of the half-cover is in a mustache shape and the protruding handle is in the shape of a shell; there are two small ceramic "feet" on the underside of t...
- Created:
- 1850 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
- Page Count:
- 4
- Last Updated:
- 2025-03-14
- Description:
- Blunt hook. Steel instrument shaped in a long steel rounded hook with a blunt, rounded tip; instrument widens slightly toward handle; handle is made from polished ebony with a rough hourglass shape with 6 facets. Blunt hooks are one of the oldest delivery tools, especially in the case of breech births, but up until the 19th century there was lit...
- Created:
- 1801 - 1900?
- Contributed By:
- University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
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