Manuscript of the Tribute to the Memory of Dr. Henry Jacob Bigelow, 1890-1903 (inclusive).

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Manuscript of the Tribute to the Memory of Dr. Henry Jacob Bigelow, 1890-1903 (inclusive).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/726091764

Two manuscript drafts of biographical sketch of Dr. Henry J. Bigelow; originally presented at special meeting of the Boston Society for Medical Improvement.

35 x 27 x 2 centimeters.

Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8091845

Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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