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Mr. Bones
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The class of U.S. Coast Guard Hospital Corps School Pharmacists' Mates-to-be is introduced to the skeleton of the human body as part of their studies of anatomy and physiology. The setting of broken bones is one of the jobs they performed in emergencies at sea.
April 4, 1943
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.)
Publication Information
| Creator | International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Columbia University |
| Date Created | April 4, 1943 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Columbia University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences records, 1829-1976 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 3847 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464923202121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00747 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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