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Wellcome Foundation Ltd
Wellcome Foundation LtdDate: c.1860-c.1995Reference: WF- Archives and manuscripts
Reports on grants given for Medical Research
Date: February 1976-March 1980Reference: WTI/LEP/D/1/9Part of: LEPRA (formerly The British Leprosy Relief Association, now LEPRA Health in Action)- Archives and manuscripts
Products (A - R)
Date: c.1881-c.1990Reference: WF/M/I/PR/P03Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Books
What's on : November 2010 - January 2011 / Wellcome Collection.
Wellcome Collection.Date: 2010- Archives and manuscripts
Explorers: Gemmill
Date: 25th February1894Reference: WF/M/I/PR/E15Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
TV and Radio Transcripts, 1986
Date: 1986Reference: WF/M/PC/06/02Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
TV and Radio Transcripts, 1987-1988
Date: 1987-1988Reference: WF/M/PC/06/04Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Books
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The compleat family physician; or, universal medical repository. Containing the Causes, Symptoms, Preventions, And Cures, Of all the various Maladies to which Human Nature is subject, from the Birth to the Grave. Including The Diseases peculiar to Seamen, as well as those of particular Climates; such as the East and West Indies, Coast of Guinea, Greenland, Newfoundland, &c. with the proper Methods of treating Lunaticks, and Persons who are subject to Fits of any Kind. - And the best and most approved Preservatives against Epidemick and Contagious Diseases; such as the Plague, Putrid Fevers, Gaol Distemper, and other Infections. Together with An Account of all the celebrated Spas-Not only of this Country, but such others also, as are of great Repute in other Parts of the World, and the Waters of which are usually imported into these Kingdoms; with some Observations on the Virtues and Efficacy of Sea Water and Bathing. Likewise, Strictures on Quackery in general; and a candid Examination of the respective Merits of James's Powder, Norton's Drops, Ormskirk Powder, Ward's Drops, And Other Popular Medicines. With a full Account of the various Kinds of Poisons, both Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral; and the best Methods of counteracting their respective Effects. - Also, the Means to be made use of for restoring Drowned or Strangled Persons, as published by the Humane Society; and the Plan of Dr. Hawes, Secretary to that benevolent Institution, for preventing Persons being buried Alive. To which is added, The family surgery. Containing Directions for treating Green and Old Wounds; proper Stypticks for immediately stopping the Blood in all Cases; and infallible Applications for the Cure of the Bite of Mad Animals, as well as the Bite or Sting of venomous Animals and Insects. With some approved Receipts for the Cure of Ringworms, Warts, Corns, Bruises, Carbuncles, &c. and Directions for managing the Eyes, Ears, Teeth, Nails, &c. so as to prevent Blindness, Deasness, and Lameness in the Feet. Also, The proper Methods of making and using Salves, Ointments, Pills, Cataplasms, Poultices, Fomentations, Embrocations, &c. &c. Together with The compleat British herbal. And A List of all such Drugs, Chymicals, &c. as are directed to be used in the different Preparations, with their Prices at Apothecaries Hall, London. The Whole Forming A Compleat Body Of AtDomestick Medicine, Calculated As well to assist Gentlemen of the Faculty, as for the Use of private Families; and in which the utmost Care is taken to recommend such Remedies as are most plain and simple, and of Course the least expensive, and readiest to be procured. By Hugh Smythson, M.D. Late Student at the University of Leyden. When, on the Bed of loath'd Disease, With streaming Eyes, Affection sees A Child, a Husband, Wife, or Friend, And fears the much-lov'd Victim's End; How sighs the sympathetick Heart, For Knowledge in the Healing Art! How fears, lest Want of Skill prevent The kind Assistance fondly meant! No more, by anxious Dread possess'd, Shall Terror fill the friendly Breast; Whilst in our Labours are combin'd The healing Arts of all Mankind.
Smythson, Hugh.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Books
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The compleat family physician, or, universal medical repository. Containing the Causes, Symptoms, Preventions, And Cures, Of all the various Maladies to which Human Nature is subject, from the Birth to the Grave. Including The Diseases peculiar to Seamen, as well as those of particular Climates; such as the East and West Indies, Coast of Guinea, Greenland, Newfoundland, &c. with the proper Methods of treating Lunaticks, and Persons who are subject to Fits of any Kind. - And the best and most approved Preservatives against Epidemick and Contagious Diseases; such as the Plague, Putrid Fevers, Gaol Distemper, and other Infections. Together with An Account of all the celebrated Spas-Not only of this Country, but such others also, as are of great Repute in other Parts of the World, and the Waters of which are usually imported into these Kingdoms; with some Observations on the Virtues and Efficacy of Sea Water and Bathing. Likewise, Strictures on Quackery in general; and a candid Examination of the respective Merits of James's Powder, Norton's Drops, Ormskirk Powder, Ward's Drops, And Other Popular Medicines. With a full Account of the various Kinds of Poisons, both Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral; and the best Methods of counteracting their respective Effects. - Also, the Means to be made use of for restoring Drowned or Strangled Persons, as published by the Humane Society; and the Plan of Dr. Hawes, Secretary to that benevolent Institution, for preventing Persons being buried Alive. To which is added, The family surgery. Containing Directions for treating Green and Old Wounds; proper Stypticks for immediately stopping the Blood in all Cases; and infallible Applications for the Cure of the Bite of Mad Animals, as well as the Bite or Sting of venomous Animals and Insects. With some approved Receipts for the Cure of Ringworms, Warts, Corns, Bruises, Carbuncles, &c. and Directions for managing the Eyes, Ears, Teeth, Nails, &c. so as to prevent Blindness, Deasness, and Lameness in the Feet. Also, The proper Methods of making and using Salves, Ointments, Pills, Cataplasms, Poultices, Fomentations, Embrocations, &c. &c. Together with The compleat British herbal. And A List of all such Drugs, Chymicals, &c. as are directed to be used in the different Preparations, with their Prices at Apothecaries Hall, London. The Whole Forming A Compleat Body Of AtDomestick Medicine, Calculated As well to assist Gentlemen of the Faculty, as for the Use of private Families; and in which the utmost Care is taken to recommend such Remedies as are most plain and simple, and of Course the least expensive, and readiest to be procured. By Hugh Smythson, M.D. Late Student at the University of Leyden. When, on the Bed of loath'd Disease, With streaming Eyes, Affection sees A Child, a Husband, Wife, or Friend, And fears the much-lov'd Victim's End; How sighs the sympathetick Heart, For Knowledge in the Healing Art! How fears, lest Want of Skill prevent The kind Assistance fondly meant! No more, by anxious Dread possess'd, Shall Terror fill the friendly Breast; Whilst in our Labours are combin'd The healing Arts of all Mankind.
Smythson, Hugh.Date: 1781- Archives and manuscripts
Bruce Lesser, Senior Executive Rep
Date: 17 May 2001Reference: WF/M/AV/O/02/26Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Videos
Clinical oncology. Part 2 (1st section).
Date: 1974- Archives and manuscripts
David Godfrey, Main Board Director Commercial Affairs
Date: 27 Aug 2001Reference: WF/M/AV/O/02/36Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Oral history of the Wellcome Foundation Ltd. and Burroughs Wellcome Company: business
Date: 2001-2003Reference: WF/M/AV/O/02Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Wellcome Foundation Publications
Date: 1887-1995Reference: WF/M/PBPart of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Monthly Memoranda (points for propaganda)
Date: 1926-1927Reference: WF/M/GB/30/04Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Monthly Memoranda (points for propaganda)
Date: 1938-1939Reference: WF/M/GB/30/10Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Monthly Memoranda (points for propaganda)
Date: 1930-1931Reference: WF/M/GB/30/06Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Correspondence with the Federation of Local Pharmaceutical Associations
Date: 1902-1903Reference: WF/L/06/055Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Circulars Book 24
Date: 1922-1922Reference: WF/M/GB/01/25Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Monthly Memoranda (points for propaganda)
Date: 1934-1935Reference: WF/M/GB/30/08Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Monthly Memoranda (points for propaganda)
Date: 1932-1933Reference: WF/M/GB/30/07Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Monthly Memoranda (points for propaganda)
Date: 1922-1923Reference: WF/M/GB/30/02Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Snow Hill; Sports; Staff
Date: c.1880-c.1990Reference: WF/M/I/PR/S35Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Technical Journal Advertising 1
Date: 1881-1888Reference: WF/M/GB/07/01- Archives and manuscripts
Circulars Book 5
Burroughs, Wellcome & Company LimitedDate: 1904-1905Reference: WF/M/GB/01/06Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd