Drawing on the rare book collections of the Bernard Becker Medical Library, these 22 Major Arcana cards use striking images from historical medical texts to illustrate the traditional themes of the Fool’s journey.
Established in 1911, Bernard Becker Medical Library is one of the oldest and most comprehensive medical libraries west of the Mississippi. The library serves as an information resource and services hub for the Washington University Medical Center and the global health sciences community.
Becker Medical Library’s mission is to provide a haven for study and scholarly reflection along with the resources, information and expertise to deliver innovative support for advancing discovery, lifelong learning and improving human health.
Bernard Becker, MD (1920-2013)
Bernard Becker was professor emeritus and emeritus head of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine. A graduate of Princeton University and the Harvard Medical School, Becker trained in ophthalmology at the Wilmer Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Upon completing his residency in 1953, he was recruited as professor and head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Washington University School of Medicine. He served as head of the department through 1988 and during his tenure developed one of the finest academic departments in the country. A recipient of numerous academic awards and the author of many scientific publications, Becker’s career was characterized by a steadfast devotion to excellence in biomedical research, patient care and clinical teaching.
Becker’s contributions to the School of Medicine extend far beyond the Department of Ophthalmology. In addition to playing a major role in advancing the physical facilities, clinical activities and scientific programs of the School of Medicine, Becker championed the cause of the School of Medicine’s library and played a major role in the design and construction of the current library building, completed in 1989. The library was renamed in his honor in May 1995. The Bernard Becker Collection in Ophthalmology and Optics, one of the finest collections of rare books on ophthalmology and the visual sciences, which was personally acquired by Becker, is a major component of the library’s internationally recognized rare book collections.
Elisabeth Brander is the Director of the Center for the History of Medicine and the Head of Rare Books
22 cards and guide booklet.
Drawing on the rare book collections of the Bernard Becker Medical Library, these 22 Major Arcana cards use striking images from historical medical texts to illustrate the traditional themes of the Fool’s journey.
Established in 1911, Bernard Becker Medical Library is one of the oldest and most comprehensive medical libraries west of the Mississippi. The library serves as an information resource and services hub for the Washington University Medical Center and the global health sciences community.
Becker Medical Library’s mission is to provide a haven for study and scholarly reflection along with the resources, information and expertise to deliver innovative support for advancing discovery, lifelong learning and improving human health.
Bernard Becker, MD (1920-2013)
Bernard Becker was professor emeritus and emeritus head of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine. A graduate of Princeton University and the Harvard Medical School, Becker trained in ophthalmology at the Wilmer Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Upon completing his residency in 1953, he was recruited as professor and head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Washington University School of Medicine. He served as head of the department through 1988 and during his tenure developed one of the finest academic departments in the country. A recipient of numerous academic awards and the author of many scientific publications, Becker’s career was characterized by a steadfast devotion to excellence in biomedical research, patient care and clinical teaching.
Becker’s contributions to the School of Medicine extend far beyond the Department of Ophthalmology. In addition to playing a major role in advancing the physical facilities, clinical activities and scientific programs of the School of Medicine, Becker championed the cause of the School of Medicine’s library and played a major role in the design and construction of the current library building, completed in 1989. The library was renamed in his honor in May 1995. The Bernard Becker Collection in Ophthalmology and Optics, one of the finest collections of rare books on ophthalmology and the visual sciences, which was personally acquired by Becker, is a major component of the library’s internationally recognized rare book collections.
Elisabeth Brander is the Director of the Center for the History of Medicine and the Head of Rare Books
22 cards and guide booklet.
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