Talk by Miriam Posner, Yale University
Most medical historians have heard of anatomical museums and displays of anomalies in earlier eras. Few are aware, however, that exhibition has also been a crucial component of twentieth-century medicine. The prominence of exhibition in medicine suggests that historians should refine their notions of how medical ideas are communicated to accommodate this lively and interactive culture.
The next History of Medicine Division seminar will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2-3:30pm, in the NLM Visitor Center, Bldg 38A. In conjunction with NLM's newest travelling exhibit, "The Literature of Prescription: Charlotte Perkins Gilman and 'The Yellow Wall-Paper,'" Helen Horowitz of Smith College will speak on "Underneath the Whirls: Rethinking Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Sex, Nervous Breakdown, and S. Weir Mitchell."
All are Welcome
Sign language interpretation is provided. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate may contact Stephen Greenberg at (301-435-4995), e-mail greenbes@mail.nih.gov, or the Federal Relay (1-800-877-8339).
Due to current security measures at NIH, off-campus visitors are advised to consult the NLM Visitors and Security website:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/visitor.html
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE
History of Medicine Division
Summer of Seminars
Thursday, August 27, 2009, 2-3:30pm
NLM Visitor Center, Bldg 38A, NLM
Bethesda, MD
