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Isaac S. Thompson notes on the lectures of Colin McKenzie

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 408

Scope and Contents note

This is a volume of manuscript lecture notes entitled "Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Midwifery by Colin McKenzie, M.D." The notes appear to have been taken by Isaac S. Thompson. There are 22 lectures; topics include "Of the Structure of the Pelvis," "Of Conception and Touching," "On Abortion," "Premature Births," and "Preternatural Labor." The volume also includes several recipes for prescriptions.

An inscription on the inside... of the front cover dates the volume to 1784; however, McKenzie died in 1775. Thompson either copied earlier notes from McKenzie's lectures in 1784, or did not date (or cover?) the notebook until 1784. See more

Dates

  • 1784; undated

Creator

Biographical/Historical note

Dr. Colin Mackenzie was a pupil of the obstetrician William Smellie and later taught midwifery in London from 1755 to 1772.

Extent

1 volume

Language of Materials

English

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