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Simpson (Sir Alexander Russell). Notes of lectures on Midwifery, 1883-1884

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-2255/4

Scope and Contents

Creator: Taylor, William, fl. 1883 (student); Simpson, Sir Alexander Russell, 1835-1916 (Scottish obstetrician)

Simpson (Sir Alexander Russel). Notes of lectures on Midwifery taken by W. Taylor in Edinburgh University in 1883-84. 2 volumes. Illustrations and printed material contained in manuscript.

Dates

  • Creation: 1883-1884

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Biographical / Historical

Sir Alexander Russell Simpson succeeded his uncle, Sir James Young Simpson, to the chair of Midwifery at the University in 1870, a position he held until his retirement in 1905.

Full Extent

1 volume

Previous reference

Dk.3.18; Dk.3.19

Physical Description

Claret. Leather bound. Title on binding: "Midwifery Simpson Vol. [1/2]." Gilt. Both tied with cord.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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