Presentation Date
10-17-2011
Files
Description
The Civil War Medicine exhibit, curated by Laura J. Hall, MFA, explored the medical practices and challenges faced during the American Civil War. With more than 620,000 deaths, many from disease rather than battlefield injuries, the war presented unprecedented challenges for medical personnel who were often unprepared for the trauma of battle. The exhibit delved into the history of Civil War medicine, including amputations, disease, and the impact of the war on the evolution of American medical practices. The exhibit was on display from October 2011 to August 2012 at the UNM Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education.
Document Type
Poster
Conference/Presentation Location
Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education Auditorium Lobby, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Language
English
Keywords
Civil War, History of Medicine, American history
Disciplines
History of Science, Technology, and Medicine | Military History | Public Health
Recommended Citation
Hall, Laura J.. "Curated Exhibit: Civil War Medicine." (2011). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hslic-posters-presentations/169
Exhibit postcard
Overview_ case 1.pdf (59 kB)
Exhibit Overview
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History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Commons, Military History Commons, Public Health Commons
