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In addition to general collections and online subscription databases, journals, and ebooks, the Library holds more than 500 named collections which are distinguished by their specialized subject matter, age, uniqueness, or value. Most of the listed collections on this page are located in the John Hay Library. To locate digitized collections, see the list available at the Center for Digital Scholarship site and search the Brown Digital Repository.
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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 John Hay
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Access to the collection:
Online Catalog (BruKnow):
Saklad Anaesthesia Collection (Brown University)
In-house Access to the Collection:
Card File