Organization Type: Museum Address: Suite 603 Eastpoint Tower, 180 Ocean Street City: Edgecliff, New South Wales Zip / Postal Code: 2027 Country: Australia Telephone Number: 29327 4022 Fax Number: +61 9327 7666 Abstract: The Harry Daly Museum is devoted to the preservation, documentation and interpretation of the history of anaesthetic practice. Our exhibits and open storage drawers explore the fascinating history of this important medical specialty, from the first successful medical anaesthetic administration in 1846 through the myriad technological advancements that followed. Highlighting uniquely Australian advancements and the innovative individuals who helped shape modern anaesthesia, the Museum aims to encourage interest in the local and global history of anaesthesia. Holdings: The Australian Society of Anaesthetists' collection includes 4,000 + objects in the Harry Daly Museum and 2,500+ items in the Richard Bailey Library. Both the museum and library focus on the history of anaesthesia, but include some historical items/objects from related fields. Contact Name, Title: Birgit Heilmann, Curator Contact Telephone Number: +61 29327 4022 Contact Email Address: bheilmann@asa.org.au Web Site: https://asa.org.au/harry-daly-museum/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anesthesiology and Anesthesia Organization Type: Museum Address: ANZCA House 630 St Kilda Road Melbourne Victoria 3004 City: Melbourne State Or Province: Victoria Zip / Postal Code: 3004 Country: Australia Telephone Number: 3 8517 5309 Fax Number: +61 3 9510 6786 Abstract: The Geoffrey Kaye Museum belongs to and operates out of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. The collection includes objects from the early days of Anaesthesia to fairly current times. With anaesthetic equipment being the size it is today there are obvious restrictions on collecting however, small samples of instruments/apparatus are continually acquired. The collection is open for research and loans but is predominantly used in the on-site museum/exhibition with a dual function as a public relations program informing the general public about the specialty and its history. The collection is also available to Trainees, Fellows and students for research and educational purposes. Holdings: There are about 8,000 objects in the collection that include historic and more modern examples of: Anaesthetic equipment, apparatus, instruments, pharmaceuticals, anaesthetic agents, educational material (slides, papers, catalogues, photographs), trade literature and published papers. Contact Name, Title: Maria Drossos, Museum Collection Officer Contact Telephone Number: +61 3 8517 5309 Contact Email Address: mdrossos@anzca.edu.au Web Site: https://www.geoffreykayemuseum.org.au/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anesthesiology and Anesthesia, History of Pain Management
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