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Josiah Charles Trent (August 7, 1914 – December 10, 1948) was an American surgeon and a historian of medicine. He is notable for his collection of rare books and manuscripts documenting the history of western medicine. After his death, his widow, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans, donated his collection of books to Duke University.
JOSIAH CHARLES TRENT* IN THIS year we celebrate the centenary of the discovery of surgical anesthesia. For only one hundred years has man known the benefit of painless surgery, yet the concept has become so firmly established in our minds that we now think of anesthesia not as a refinement in surgery, but
14 de may. de 2024 · May 14, 2024 – October 12, 2024. History. In 1956, the Trent Room was constructed to honor Dr. Josiah Charles Trent (1914–1948) and the donation of his remarkable historical medical collection by his wife Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans (1920–2012).
As Duke University celebrates its centennial, this exhibit highlights the life of Dr. Josiah Charles Trent and the Trent Collection, recognizing this cornerstone of our History of Medicine Collections. This exhibit was curated by Rachel Ingold, Curator of the History of Medicine Collections.
“How can one help but be moved by such volumes as these:” the Josiah Charles Trent Collection in the History of Medicine. November 14, 2023 – May 11, 2024 Josiah Charles Trent History of Medicine Room Duke University Libraries Durham, North Carolina
Josiah Charles Trent was an American surgeon and a historian of medicine.[1] He is notable for his collection of rare books and manuscripts documenting the history of western medicine. After his death, his widow, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans, donated his collection of books to Duke University.
“How can one help but be moved by such volumes as these:” the Josiah Charles Trent Collection in the History of Medicine. November 14, 2023 – May 11, 2024 Josiah Charles Trent History of Medicine Room Duke University Libraries Durham, North Carolina
