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First public demonstration of surgical anesthesia, 1846 October 16

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of 136 glass lantern slides pertaining to eye tumors and other diseases and problems. The few slides with dates are ca. 1930s. The slides were grouped into 10 boxes and the remaining slides were loose and wrapped in tissue. The slides were removed from the original boxes and foldered during processing. The original box number and location of slides are noted on the folders and in the inventory.

Dates

  • Creation: 1846 October 16

Creator

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.79 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
MC: LIB
Portland OR 97239 United States