By Topic
- 361
- Western Union Telegraph Company Records
- Scope and contents of the collection held at the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History, Archives Center. Features a history of the company and collection. A major resource for researchers.
- 364
- Frank Pope
- Substantive biography of this 19th century telegraph and electrical engineer. One time business partner of Thomas Edison.
- 366
- Adam Sedgwick Memorial
- Photo of the memorial to Adam Sedgwick in the village of Dent in Cumbria. Brief details of the 'Sedgwick Geological Trail'.
- 367
- Sedgwick Geological Trail
- Brief description of the trail around Dent in Cumbria, named after a 19th Century geologist, Adam Sedgwick.
- 368
- Wegener, Alfred
- A pioneer in plate tectonics, who used reason and scientific method to prove a theory that Africa and South America was once one continent. Page includes information about aeronautical research, facing the critics and final acceptance of this visionary's work.
- 369
- Signature of the Father
- Gives a detailed account of the last telegraph message sent by Samuel Morse during a tribute in his honor in New York City, June 10, 1871.
- 371
- Ambrose Pare - Journeys in Diverse Places
- Recounts experiences of this 16th century French battlefield surgeon from various battles over a thirty year period. Discusses medical procedures in the field.
- 372
- Claude Bernard Database
- Dedicated to France's most distinguished 19th century medical scientist. Contains a biography, quotations, bibliography and images of Bernard.
- 373
- Dr. Earle B. Weiss
- The life and collected writings of this Boston and Worcester area physician (born in 1932), Massachusetts Thoracic Society past president, and Chadwick Medal recipient.
- 374
- Joseph Lister
- English surgeon credied with the introduction of antisepsis. Brief biography and extract from his writings.
- 376
- The Long View from the Watonwan River by William Hoffman
- Biography of the co-founder of Burroughs Wellcome, who spent his boyhood on the Minnesota frontier. With footnotes and related links.
- 377
- Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University of Manchester
- Offers MA, MSc, PhD and intercalated BSc programmes, a wide variety of course options in the history of science, technology and medicine, and resources for research in these fields.
- 378
- National Library of Medicine: History of Medicine Division
- Extensive collection of material. Open to the public.