boston medical library (1805–1826) boston medical library (1805–1826) the boston medical library (1805–1826) in boston, massachusetts, was an offshoot of the boston society for medical improvement. the library "was founded by a group of doctors, a number of officers were then appointed. john collins warren was the treasurer, john g. coffin the secretary. james jackson (physician) and john c. howard were the trustees. " in 1826 the library was transferred to the boston athenæum.