| Simms Medical Collection | Queen's University Belfast |
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| Collection | |
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Description |
Distinguished library of early medical works and medical history belonging to Dr Samuel Simms (d. 1967) of Belfast. Once described as one of the most selective and extensive of collections in private hands, the Simms Medical collection is an outstanding assemblage of works concerning the practice of medicine and medical history. It comprises a few 17th century medical texts, first and early editions of 18th, 19th and 20th century texts and monographs, in addition to works on the history of medicine and medical biography. Many of the titles included in the collection can be found listed in the Garrison and Morton Medical Bibliography (1983). |
Strengths |
The Simms Medical Collection is a useful resource to students of medical history and practices. |
Physical Characteristics |
Approx. 3,600 volumes |
Languages |
English;French;Latin |
Collection Temporal Date Range |
. - . |
Accumulation Date Range |
. - . |
Contents Date Range |
1539 - 1924 |
Collection Type |
Collection.Library.Text.Special |
Accrual |
Policy: Closed
Method: Purchase
Periodicity: Closed |
Access |
The collection is available for reference only under supervised access in the Special Collections Reading Room at The McClay Library. Further information is available here: http://libguides.qub.ac.uk/specialcollections |
Description or Catalogue |
Typescript handlist (in two volumes) available for consultation on request in the Special Collections reading room. Partial coverage on QCAT under the prefix "y" or "s" at: http://qub.ac.uk/lib |
| Collector | |
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Name |
Dr Samuel Simms (d. 1967) |
Role |
Private Collector |
History |
Private book collector and medical doctor. Belfast. d. 1967 |
| Owner | |
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Organisation |
Queen's University Belfast |
Role |
Academic Institution |
Telephone |
+44 (0)28 9024 5133 |
Fax |
+44 (0)28 9024 7895 |
History |
Queen's University Belfast was formerly established as 'Queen's College, Belfast' by Queen Victoria in 1845 as one of a network of three Queen's Colleges in Ireland alongside Cork and Galway. It was raised to the status of a full university in 1908 with its own Charter and Statutes. When Queen's College first opened its doors in 1849, there were 20 professors and 90 matriculated students all based in the main Lanyon building off University Road, Belfast. Since then, the University has grown considerably both in reputation and stature reflecting its status as one of the oldest universities in the UK. Now catering to some 1,300 academics and 17,000 full and part-time students, the University offers courses and research opportunities in Agriculture & Food Science, Arts, Economics & Social Sciences, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science, Engineering, Education, Law and Theology based in centres within several miles of the original site, as well as a Marine Laboratory at Portaferry, a campus at Armagh City and outreach centres in Omagh and Newcastle and a nursing campus at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry. Notable persons to have come through Queen’s doors include Seamus Heaney, a recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Mary McAleese, the current President of Ireland and a former senior officer at Queen's, David Trimble, a former member of teaching staff and a joint recipient of the Nobel Prize for Peace and superstar actor Liam Neeson. |
| Location | |
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Name |
Queen's University Belfast |
Address |
The McClay Library |
County |
Antrim |
Website |
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Access Control |
The McClay Library operates a controlled entry system. Members are required to use their Queen’s staff, student or library card to obtain admission. |
Role |
Librarian |
Phone |
00442890976333 |