Boston College's John J. Burns Library, located in Bapst Hall, houses the university's collections of rare and unique materials. You can ask to see something in Burns whenever the Reading Room is open. When you visit the Burns to do research, bring your photo ID with you (license, passport or BC ID) so that you can register as a researcher. You can ask to see a specific item, like one of the books below, or you can talk with Burns librarians and archivists about the kinds of sources you're looking for. Get in touch by phone at 617-552-4861 or e-mail.
The art of preventing diseases, and restoring health : founded on rational principles, and adapted to persons of every capacity by Aristotle's complete master piece, in three parts; printed solely for the use of midwivesDomestic medicine : or, a treatise on the prevention and cure of diseases by regimen and simple medicines by The nurses guide, and family assistant; or Companion for a sick chamber by Essays on fevers, and other medical subjects by Text book of a course of lectures, on the theory and practice of physic : Part first by On the importance of the study of anatomy by The Druggist's general receipt book : containing numerous recipes for patent and proprietary medicines, druggist's nostrums, etc. by Astraea : The balance of illusions : a poem delivered before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Yale College by Medical lexicon : a dictionary of medical science by The American practice condensed : or, The family physician by Jayne's medical almanac and guide to health by The people's common sense medical adviser in plain English : or, medicine simplified by Ayer's book of emergencies : a manual for handy reference by The occult family physician, and botanic guide to health by Dr. Voak's pocket doctor : a condensed manual of valuable information concerning the more common diseases and their treatment by The physician and his practice by 