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Meyer Saklad Collection on Surgical Anaesthesia


Compiled by Rhode Island anaesthesiologist Meyer Saklad, this collection consists of more than 300 books and publications which trace the development of surgical anesthesia, focusing on the period from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. The collection does include a smattering of earlier material, including a 1588 edition of Hippocrates.

Format(s): Books, Serials, Pamphlets
Library: John Hay
NOTE: Portions of this collection are housed off-site. Prior notice is needed for retrieval

Access to the collection:

Online Catalog (BruKnow):
Individual records for most printed materials available on BruKnow
Saklad Anaesthesia Collection (Brown University)

In-house Access to the Collection:
Card File