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History

Definition:
Notes:	SPEC only; no qualif; prefer /hist for specific subjects: Manual 19.7+, 19.8.36; IM as subject: Manual 32.3; Saints: TN H; DF: HIST
Also Called:	Historical Aspects

History Categories.

	Alchemy
	Anniversaries and Special Events - Occasions to commemorate an event or occasions designated for a specific purpose.
	Archives
	Emblems and Insignia - Figures or symbols identifying or representing organizations or societies.
	Genealogy and Heraldry
	Historiography - The writing of history; the principles, theory, and history of historical writing; the product of historical writing. (Webster, 3d ed)
	History of Dentistry
	History of Medicine
	History of Nursing
	Phrenology - The study of the conformation of the skull as indicative of mental faculties and traits of character, especially according to the hypothesis of F. J. Gall (1758-1828). (Webster 3d ed)
	Symbolism - A concept that stands for or suggests something else by reason of its relationship, association, convention, or resemblance. The symbolism may be mental or a visible sign or representation. (From Webster, 3d ed)

History Definitions and Terms

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