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History of Medicine

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Medieval Manuscripts in the National Library of Medicine Medieval Manuscripts in the National Library of Medicine home National Library of Medicine in blue lettering. National Library of Medicine logo which is a link to the National Library of Medicine homepage. Historiated inital O featuring a physician consulting a book at his patient's bedside which is a link to the History of Medicine Division homepage.

Credits written in red lettering.

Carol Clausen, Curator

Luke Demaitre, Consultant

Joe Fitzgerald, Graphic Designer

Rachel-Ray Cleveland, Conservator

Young Rhee, Web Production

John Rees, Web Production



Online version of an exhibit held at the NLM

Bethesda, Maryland, May 18-August 15, 2000

Last Reviewed: March 12, 2024