Monkey Uterus in Labor, circa 1931
Scope and Contents
Warning: this film includes footage of research animals and graphic surgical content on a live monkey.
This silent, black and white film details the physiology of a live monkey uterus in labor. Animal hormones (pituitrin) is used to induce labor. Intertitle cards describe anatomy and bodily functions throughout.
By doctors A. C. Ivy, Carl G. Hartman, and Arthur K. Koff.
Dates
- circa 1931
Creator
- Ivy, A. C. (Andrew Conway), 1893-1978 (Person)
- Koff, Arthur K., 1903-1954 (Person)
- Hartman, Carl G. (Carl Gottfried), 1879-1968 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is restricted due to ethical concerns and disturbing content. The Galter Library Access Review Board grants or denies patron access through an application and review process. Contact Galter Library to apply.
Onsite access only.
Conditions Governing Use
Use is restricted due to ethical concerns and disturbing content. The Galter Library Access Review Board grants or denies patron use through an application and review process. Contact Galter Library to apply.
Extent
1 Reels : 12:49 minutes, black & white, silent, acetate base ; 16mm, 335 ft.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
See accession record 2018-18-032.
Processing Information
Creation date based on the publication date of an article of a similar name by Ivy, Hartman, and Koff: "The contractions of the monkey uterus at term," American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1931 Sept., 22(3): 388-399.
Library Details
Part of the Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center Repository
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