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From Quackery to Bacteriology: The Emergence of Modern Medicine in 19th Century America

Geneffects - Vitalogy Server

Encyclopedia of Health and Home. Health and lifestyle advice from the turn-of-the-century.

Health and Hygiene in the Nineteenth Century

History of the Health Sciences World Wide Web Links

Martha Ballard's Diary Online

The source for the book and film A Midwife's Tale, Martha Ballard wrote in her diary nearly every day from January 1, 1785 to May 12, 1812 (27 years) for a total of almost 10,000 entries. Her diary is an unparalleled document in early American history.

National Library of Medicine: Exhibitions in the History of Medicine

Resources for Medical History Papers

The History of Health (In Chronological Order)

Timeline of health-related events.

The Wellcome Institute Collections

Books and journals, manuscripts, archives and pictures relating to the history of medicine.