Remarks from a Civil War Surgeon
Thursday, Feb. 12
1 – 1:50 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, 2nd floor
Marvin Library Learning Commons
Historian Paul Supley discusses Civil War medical hygiene, disease, wounds and treatment, as well as the Union’s military medical structure and civilian aid organizations. Supley presents in Civil War costume and uses props and audience participation to demonstrate various medical procedures of the era. Active in regional military reenactment groups, Supley has appeared in film as a Civil War soldier.
His presentation coordinates with the National Library of Medicine’s traveling exhibit, “Life and Limb: The Toll of the Civil War,” on display in the library through Feb. 27.
Published: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:50:38 +0000 by b.hazard