St. Luke's Hospital collection, 1894-1895.

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St. Luke's Hospital collection, 1894-1895.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/707924277

This collection contains a case book for the years 1894-1895. Dr. McGuire wrote the case studies, and they reveal an insight on his personality and medical skill.

.4 linear feet.

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8037349

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Libraries

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St. Luke's Home for the Sick (Richmond, Va.)

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McGuire, Hunter, 1835-1900

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