A Guide to the Nineteenth Century Stethoscope , MG 130

ODU Community Collections

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Steven Bookman, University Archivist

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers without restrictions.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Nineteenth Century Stethoscope, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Method of Acquisition

Acc. 2017.019 was received by Special Collections and University Archives sometime prior to 2015.

Processing Information

The collection was minimally processed and described by Greg Magier, Special Collections and University Archives Volunteer, in August 2017.

Scope and Contents

Contains a wooden Laënnec-style stethoscope thought to have been used in the early 19th century. Included in the collection is a paper scroll that accounts the early development of the stethoscope for medical purposes.

Physical Access Requirements

The fragile nature of the stethoscope my limit handling. Please consult a staff member for assistance.