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The History of
Anaesthesia Society was founded in 1986. Its purpose is to
promote the study of the history of anaesthesia and related
disciplines and to provide a forum and social ambience for
discussion among members. The society normally holds a
two day Summer meeting and a one day Autumn meeting. The
society has held joint meetings with the Section of
Anaesthesia of the Royal Society of Medicine, the Association
of Anaesthetists, the American History Association, and the
Royal Society of Chemistry. Proceedings of the meetings
are published and all members receive a copy.
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| Work
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The Society
has supported various projects connected with the history of
anaesthesia. It funded the restoration of the gravestone
of Sir Frederic Hewitt and has contributed towards the
restoration of the Simpson grave in Edinburgh. Donations
have been made in connection with the Hickman exhibition in
Ludlow, and to the Erasmus Darwin museum in Lichfield.
In commemoration of Joseph Priestley's researches into oxygen
and nitrous oxide a garden seat was presented to Bowood House.
The Society funded the conservation of the Casebooks of John
Snow, which are held in the library of the Royal College of
Physicians. The Society has reprinted Dr Barbara
Duncum's book 'The Development of Inhalation Anaesthesia' and
printed 'Essays on the History of Anaesthesia', based on the
earlier volumes of the Proceedings
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| Contact
the Society
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Membership is
open to any persons over the age of 18 years who is interested
in the study of the history of anaesthesia. Applications
are considered by Council in accordance with the constitution.
An application form can be obtained from the Membership
Secretary or is available to download.
Membership
application form to print out
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| Questions
and
Comments
Questions on this website
on the history
of anaesthesia may be directed to Gary
Enever
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