The Boston Medical Library (1805–1826) in

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, was an offshoot of the

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. The library "was founded by a group of doctors, a number of officers were then appointed.

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was the Treasurer, John G. Coffin the Secretary.

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and John C. Howard were the Trustees. " In 1826 the library was transferred to the

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.Farlow, 1918

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The Boston Medical Library: a Reconstruction of the Collection of 1805 and Its History
" Exhibition held at Countway Library of Medicine.

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