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Name:

Mary and Edward Norton Library of Opthalmology
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Type:
Library
Address:
900 N.W. 17th Street
Miami, Florida 33136-1119
United States
Contact:
Cynthia Birch, Library Director
Email:
cbirch@med.miami.edu
Telephone:
(305) 326-6078
Telephone:
1 305-326-6078
Fax: (305) 326-6066
Online:
Web Site:
http://www.bascompalmer.org/site/info/info_library/index.asp
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Abstract:

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is a non profit educational, research, and patient care facility, which is part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Rare and historical book collection dates back to 1496; journal collection to the early 1800s. Only eye and vision related material. SERVICES: Interlibrary loan (Docline and OCLC), advisory and reference services; may charge for photocopies.

Holdings:

208 periodical titles (all eye and vision-related) dating back to first volumes. Extensive ophthaalmic historical collection.

Subject Strengths:
History of Ophthalmology and Optometry
Last Updated:
26 Oct 2009
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