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Kräuter Atlas of Johann Künzle, circa 1952-1975

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

Cover description: "100 heilpflanzen in naturgetreuer, farbiger Darstellung, ausgewählt, von Kräuterpfarrer Johann Künzle” (100 medicinal plants in lifelike, colored representation selected by “herbs priest” Johann Künzle)

The atlas includes illustrations and written descriptions of 100 medicinal herbs, in German. Johann Künzle (1857-1945) was a Swiss Catholic priest and botanist known as a “Kräuterpfarrer” (herbs priest) for his knowledge of herbal medicine. He drew and collected medicinal herbs and promoted alternative medicine remedies and practices.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1952-1975

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English and German

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: .5 Linear Feet

Physical Description

16 pages

Repository Details

Part of the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library Repository

Contact:
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
1300 Jefferson Park Avenue
P.O. Box 800722
Charlottesville Virginia 22908-0722 United States