Stories
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The unexpected parallels between Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Wellcome Collection
With the news of a sequel in development, Russell Dornan explores parallels between ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and Wellcome Collection.
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The rise and fall of a medical mesmerist
Uncover the fascinating story of the doctor who popularised hypnotism as a medical technique, and could name Dickens among his famous friends.
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Meredith Wadman’s prescription for writing
The Wellcome Book Prize shortlisted author of ‘The Vaccine Race’ answers five questions on health, inspiration and storytelling.
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The birth of the public museum
The first public museums evolved from wealthy collectors’ cabinets of curiosities and were quickly recognised as useful vehicles for culture.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Wellcome Historical Medical Library
Date: 1957-1969Reference: PP/WDP/B/5/3Part of: Paton, Sir William Drummond Macdonald (1917-1993), Pharmacologist
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Wellcome Historical Medical Library.
- Archives and manuscripts
Wellcome Historical Medical Library Refit
Date: 1960sReference: WF/CA/P/09/07Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Wellcome Historical Medical Library development plans
Date: October 1960-July 1961Reference: WT/D/1/5/5Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive
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Wellcome Historical Medical Library card, 1956