A FASCINATING exhibition of artifacts tracing the development of the Kerry Surgical Infirmary from the 18th century to date will be on show in Tralee Library from September 1-14.
Researched and collated over twenty years by distinguished local historian and author Dr Bob Fitzsimons, the exhibition has many original articles and case reports. Of particular interest are the items related to the work of Dr Francis Crump during his innovative work with saline infusion during the 1830’s cholera outbreak and the introduction of Ether Anesthesia in 1847.
The exhibition timeline continues on through to the arrival of the Bon Secours sisters to Tralee in the late 19th century, the building of the new Kerry General Hospital in 1983 and developments up to today.
The exhibition will be formally opened by noted medical Historian Professor Davis Coakley of St James Hospital, distinguished author of “The Irish School of Medicine” and Irish Masters of Medicine” on Tuesday, September 2 at 6.30 pm.
The exhibition is free and available to the public during library opening hours.
Dr. Crump lived in my family home, 16 Denny Street, where my mother Maeve O’Donnell now lives. One of my daughters did a transition project on Dr. Crump some years ago.