Medicine’s Michelangelo: The Life and Art of Frank Netter, MD

45th Annual Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library Dinner

Francine Mary Netter, daughter of famous medical illustrator Frank Netter, MD, will be the guest speaker at the 45th Annual Meeting of the Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library. Drawing on her personal remembrances, her father’s autobiographical notes, and hundreds of interviews, she will discuss his life and work and provide a personal glimpse into the man behind the art. Copies of her book, Medicine’s Michelangelo: The Life & Art of Frank H. Netter, MD, will be for sale at the dinner for $35.00 plus sales tax. Stay after the presentation and have your book signed by the author!

Color illustration of human skullWhen
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Cash bar 6:30 PM; Dinner 7:00 PM

Where
Old San Francisco Steak House
10223 Sahara Street (off San Pedro north of Loop 410)

Cost
$55 per person; $35 for students
Students are encouraged to apply for sponsorships to cover the cost of registration.

Send completed Reservation_Form and sponsorship requests to Lisa Matye Finnie, Special Collections Librarian, at finnie@uthscsa.edu by October 23, 2015 or call 210-567-2406 for more information.

 

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