The library is hosting five speaker events on Civil War medicine, all from 12-1pm in the Communicore Building. Please note the differing room numbers. All of these exhibits and events are free and open to the public – please join us
Dr. Guy Hasegawa, author of Mending Broken Soldiers: The Union and Confederate Programs to Supply Artificial Limbs
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: Room C1-3
What: Dr. Hasegawa will present on the economics, politics and health impact of the US’s fledgling prosthetics industry.
Dr. Margaret Humphreys, author of Intensely Human: The Health of the Black Soldier in the American Civil War
When: Friday, November 3
Where: Room C1-17
Dr. Mary Ellen Young, UF College of Public Health and Health Professions
Dr. Anthony Delisle, Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida, Gainesville
When: Wednesday, November 15
Where: Room C1-17
What: Drs. Young and DeLisle will highlight the history of disability rights in the United States.
Dr. William Link, author of Southern Crucible: The Making of an American Region
When: Wednesday, November 29
Where: Room C1-3
What: Dr. Link will discuss slavery in the context of the Civil War and its implications for African Americans through the Civil Rights Movement.
Exhibit Dates: November 13th- December 23rd, 2017
Location: Health Science Center Library
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