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Lantern Slides, 1949-1960, undated

 Series — Box: 2
Identifier: III

Scope and Contents

Consists of 69 lantern slides of the Farley Building (2 views); charts and diagrams on surgeries, causes of death, premature infants, postoperative fluid maintenance, supportive care, fluid therapy, thoracic surgery, and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. There are many pathology slides, mostly concerning tumors, hernias, and encephaloceles. There are also many slides demonstrating correct intubation technique, the administration of anesthesia, equipment, tracheostomies.

Some slides are restricted. Please see the archivist for a complete inventory and more descriptive information.

Dates

  • 1949-1960
  • undated

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is unrestricted, with the exception of the folder 1.10, and the many of the lantern slides [see the inventory the Image Collection spreadsheet in the Photos.Slides Collections area] which are restricted.

Extent

69 Photographic Slides

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Boston Children’s Hospital Archives Repository

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