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CALIFORNIA
Research in Medical History and Bibliography.
—The University of California Medical School announces the organization of new activities in the field of medical history and bibliography, which includes instruction and research in these subjects and supervision of the development of the medical school library. The course was inaugurated, January 14. Dr. LeRoy Crummer, Omaha, has accepted an appointment as clinical professor of medical history and bibliography. Dr. Sanford V. Larkey is to be assistant professor of medical history and bibliography, effective July 1.
Hygiene on Board Ship.
—Announcement has been made of a $5,500 gift by the Dollar Steamship