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 The Foundation works in conjunction with the Palmer Special Collections and Archives to answer historical reference questions.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] 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]
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