THE HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL. 41 



lections of books in the world. Next, there is the Boston Medical 

 Library, which is freely open to the Harvard medical students and 

 which possesses one of the most complete collections of medical books 

 in existence, besides containing an unrivaled display of medical 

 journals, which number between seven and eight hundred and em- 

 brace the publications of all important countries. 



In the various departments of the Harvard Medical School col- 

 lections of books have been made that serve as technical working 

 libraries; and in the plans for the new buildings this very important 

 feature has been duly provided for. Thus in connection with each 

 laboratory there will be such books, pamphlets, reports and journals 

 as, in the opinion of the person in charge, are the most necessary 

 reference books for students pursuing that specialty. A medical 

 student so trained in the use of medical literature can hardly be con- 

 tent to depend upon antiquated text-book knowledge in his practise 

 in after years. 



In that most important matter of applied medicine — hospital ser- 

 vice and clinics — the new conditions of the Harvard Medical School 

 promise to be as nearly ideal as the forethought of man can plan. 

 When the grounds for the new site were purchased, enough land was 

 secured to permit the erection of a number of hospital buildings adja- 

 cent to the medical school group. Appreciating the advantages of 

 a close connection with the Harvard Medical School, the trustees of 

 several of the new local hospital movements have availed themselves 

 of the opportunity offered and have secured building sites convenient to 

 the school. Moreover, they have signified the intention of joining 

 forces as completely as possible in the carrying on of their humane 

 work. There is first of all the new Brigham Hospital with its founda- 

 tion of about five millions. . 



The trustees of the Brigham Hospital fund have signified their 

 intention, after some legal complications have become settled, of 

 purchasing ten acres of the Harvard Medical School grounds as a site 

 for their proposed buildings; but without restriction or accompanying 

 agreement of alliance. Cooperation will mean much to the Harvard 

 Medical School, and quite as much to the hospital. The new 

 Children's Hospital has a location on the west of the medical school 

 buildings, and the Thomas Morgan Botch Infant's Hospital will build 

 on the school grounds. Near by is the new building of the Samaritan 

 Hospital which was commenced last May; and within easy reach by 

 cars is the Free Hospital for Women. The affiliation of the Harvard 

 Medical School with these institutions will give it the best hospital 

 connections of any medical school in America. 



