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Inequities in Boston

A guide for instructors to use as part of their curricula, about inequities that are always present in the Boston area, but have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outbreak Narratives (Humanities)

In 1721, Dr. Boylston conducted a highly controversial experiment and inoculated his son against smallpox.

Gilray, J., 1802. The Cow Pock—Or—The Wonderful Effects Of The New Inoculation. [image] Available at: <https://www.massmoments.org/moment-details/dr-boylston-experiments-with-smallpox-inoculation.html> [Accessed 19 August 2020].