Organization Type: Library Address: 049 SW Porter Street City: Portland State Or Province: Oregon Zip / Postal Code: 97201 Country: United States Telephone Number: 503-552-1547 Fax Number: 503-552-1547 Abstract: The NUNM library is an academic library serving a graduate medical school. Our programs include: Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, Doctorate of Science in Oriental Medicine, Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, Master of Science in Global Health, Master of Science in Integrative Medicine Research, Master of Science in Nutrition, Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences, and Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. The library has approximately 16,000 volumes, with extensive collections in Chinese medicine, naturopathic medicine, homeopathy, botanical medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, hydrotherapy, and other areas relevant to its curricula. The library is open to the public, but does not extend borrowing privileges to public patrons. Holdings: The library has a 1,400 volume rare book room that includes mostly 19th century materials (books and journals) covering the fields of homeopathy, hydrotherapy, naturopathy, and nature cure. The library also has a small digital archive of scanned materials from the rare book room; the URL is <a href="https://library.nunm.edu/rare-book-room/" > https://library.nunm.edu/rare-book-room/</a>. Contact Name, Title: Noelle Stello, University Librarian Contact Telephone Number: 503-552-1544 Contact Email Address: nstello@nunm.edu Web Site: http://library.nunm.edu/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Alternative Medicine, History of Homeopathy, History of Chinese Medicine Organization Type: Library Address: 530 Parnassus City: San Francisco State Or Province: California Zip / Postal Code: 94143-0840 Country: United States Telephone Number: 415-476-8112 Fax Number: (415) 476-4653 Abstract: Special Collections includes materials in all formats on the history of the health sciences and ancillary disciplines, the East Asian Collection of health-related materials in Asian languages, and the University Archives, which collects administrative records and materials on the history and development of the UCSF campus (an all health sciences campus). SERVICES: reference, interlibrary loan; bibliographic consultation and instruction; photography and photocopying: request information on charges. On-site reference service: Monday-Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. by appointment only. For information on access to the collection or other reference related questions, please contact staff at the following URL: <a href="http://www.library.ucsf.edu/collections/archives/contact" >http://www.library.ucsf.edu/collections/archives/contact</a>. Holdings: Special Collections encompasses a rare book collection (47,000 volumes) that includes incunabula (55 titles); early printed works (16th to 19th centuries); and modern secondary works; manuscripts (primarily modern) and papers of individuals; historical records of UCSF hospitals; administrative records of regional health institutions; photographs; slides; motion picture films and videotapes; oral histories; pamphlets; and artifacts. Specific subject emphases include anatomy and physiology; dentistry; pharmacy; nursing; obstetrics and gynecology; forensic medicine and toxicology; high altitude physiology; cholera and communicable diseases; occupational medicine; homeopathy; alternative medicine; California; Sir William Osler and his circle (Cushing, Garrison, etc.); tuberculosis; women in medicine; anesthesiology; smallpox in Mexico; managed care; antivivisection; AIDS; biotechnology; tobacco control. The East Asian collection numbers some 14,000 volumes, 400 manuscripts, and 400 prints, dating from 16th to the 20th century. Contact Name, Title: Polina E. Ilieva, UCSF Archivist Contact Telephone Number: 415-476-1024 Contact Email Address: polina.ilieva@ucsf.edu Web Site: https://www.library.ucsf.edu/archives/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Alternative Medicine, History of Anatomy, History of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases [show all 14] Organization Type: Archive Address: 515 North State Street City: Chicago State Or Province: Illinois Zip / Postal Code: 60654 Country: United States Telephone Number: 312-464-4083 Fax Number: (312) 464-5826 Abstract: The American Medical Association Department of Investigation Records, 1843-1990 (bulk: 1906-1975); 371 cubic feet, or 1,000 boxes. Also known as the Historical Health Fraud and Alternative Medicine Collection, it is the only collection within the AMA Archives that is accessible to non members. Researchers wishing to use the Collection should contact the AMA Archives to request an appointment to view the records at AMA headquarters in Chicago. All researchers will be asked to complete a "Letter of Intent" stating name, address, telephone number, and institutional affiliation; the principal materials desired; the purpose of the research, including publication plans; and the proposed date of arrival and estimated length of the visit. Non-members of the AMA will pay a fee for use of the collection, which is stored off-site due to its size: $43.00 for the first carton of records; $2.25 for each additional carton to cover transportation costs. At this writing, the photocopy charge is $1.00 per page for non members of the AMA. This charge and other conditions for use of the Collections are subject to change without notice. Researchers should be aware that exceptionally fragile materials might not be available for use or reproduction. Holdings: The Historical Health Fraud and Alternative Medicine collection consists of letters of inquiry received from physicians, governmental agencies, Better Business Bureaus, the news media, and members of the general public, together with responding letters by the AMA. Records also include correspondence with the practitioners themselves, governmental agencies, and other correspondents; news clippings and magazine articles concerning the various products and practices; advertisements, circulars, books, and other promotional materials; products and packaging samples; and copies of legal and government documents produced during proceedings involving alleged health fraud and quackery. The Guide to the American Medical Association Historical Health Fraud and Alternative Medicine Collection (ed. Arthur, W. Hafner, 1992) is available in many libraries, or contact the AMA Archivist for online access to the searchable Guide. Contact Name, Title: Allen J. Podraza, Director Contact Telephone Number: (312) 464-4183 Contact Email Address: allen.podraza@ama-assn.org Web Site: http://www.ama-assn.org/go/history Collection Subject Strengths: History of Alternative Medicine, History of Quackery and Health Fraud, History of the Practice of Medicine Organization Type: Archive, Library Address: 1000 Brady Street City: Davenport State Or Province: Iowa Zip / Postal Code: 52803-5287 Country: United States Telephone Number: 563-884-5893 Abstract: Palmer College of Chiropractic's Special Collections & Archives Department contains original source materials on chiropractic, osteopathy, homeopathy and other non-drug, non-surgical healing arts. Special Collections & Archives materials do not circulate. Access to the book, journal and most manuscript collections are open; College Archives materials access is restricted. Public service hours are 8:30 a. m. - 5:00 p.m, Monday - Friday; other times for access may be arranged by special appointment. SERVICES: Reference, photographic reproduction, digital reproduction and photocopy reproduction services are offered for a fee. Holdings: Monographs: 19th century - 200; 20th century - 7,100; 21st century - 200; Journals: 825 titles; Audiovisual: 7,000 items; Photographs/Prints: 3,000 items; Manuscripts: 1,500 linear feet; Archives: 2,000 linear feet. Holdings also include over 50 oral history interviews with pioneers and leaders in the chiropractic profession. Contact Name, Title: Daniel Smith, J. D., Special Services Librarian Contact Telephone Number: (563) 884-5894 Contact Email Address: daniel.smith@palmer.edu Web Site: http://library.palmer.edu/home Collection Subject Strengths: History of Alternative Medicine, History of Anatomy, History of Chiropractic [show all 5] Organization Type: Museum Address: 1000 Brady Street City: Davenport State Or Province: Iowa Zip / Postal Code: 52803 Country: United States Telephone Number: 563-884-5245 Abstract: The Palmer Foundation for Chiropractic History maintains a chiropractic museum throughout the building at 115 W. 7th Street. Other exhibits are located on the Palmer College campuses in Davenport; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida. The museum is open from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. weekdays and on the weekend by appointment with school is in session. The Foundation also maintains the B. J. and Mabel Palmer Residence located at 808 Brady Street in Davenport. The Residence is open for tours by appointment only. The Foundation collects artifacts relating to all aspects of chiropractic history. The Foundation works in conjunction with the Palmer Special Collections and Archives to answer historical reference questions. Collections can be made available for scholarly research. Holdings: Major collections include the Palmer Osteological collection and a collection of chiropractic adjusting tables. Chiropractic artifacts: 6,000+ items. Contact Name, Title: Alana Callender, Director Contact Telephone Number: (563) 884-5404 Contact Email Address: pfch@palmer.edu Web Site: http://www.palmer.edu/about-us/history/palmer-family-chiropractic-museum/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Alternative Medicine, History of Chiropractic, History of Osteopathy [show all 4]
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