Wednesday, August 17, 2011

From the Mercy Archives : Dr. William Clark's Medical Bag


This well-used doctor's medical bag belonged to Dr. William "Bill" Clark,  a respected surgeon at Mercy Medical Center from 1932-1974. 


Portrait of  Dr. Bill Clark, Oshkosh, WI

Some of the contents of Dr. Clark's medical bag included the following :


Medines in glass ampules.



Blood Pressure Cuff



Stethoscopes



Flashlight, scope, cotton swabs



Various scissors, tweezers, and other tools.

Read more about the typical contents of a doctor's medical bag at The Doctor Bag Project.  
Or stop in at the MMC Library to see Dr. Bill Clark's Antique Medical Bag on display.