Organization Type: Library Address: 975 W. Walnut Street, IB 307 City: Indianapolis State Or Province: Indiana Zip / Postal Code: 46202-5121 Country: United States Telephone Number: (317) 274-7194 Abstract: The Ruth Lilly Medical Library’s History of Medicine Collection is committed to supporting the research, learning, and educational success of Indiana University students, faculty, and community members by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and providing access to unique materials documenting the history of medicine; medical education, training, research, and practice; and health and disease treatment and prevention in the state of Indiana and beyond within the global context of the Western medical tradition. Holdings: The History of Medicine Collection includes, but is not limited to, the records and papers of Indiana University School of Medicine faculty and alumni, researchers, professional organizations, advocates, and practitioners in the medical and health care professions; a significant number of medical instruments and other artifacts; and rare and early print books, periodicals, and other publications. Contact Name, Title: Brandon T. Pieczko, Digital and Special Collections Librarian Contact Telephone Number: (317) 274-7194 Contact Email Address: medlref@iu.edu Web Site: https://library.mednet.iu.edu/history-of-medicine/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anatomy, History of Gynecology and Obstetrics, History of Medical Ethics [show all 12] Organization Type: Archive, Library Address: 986705 Nebraska Medical Center City: Omaha State Or Province: Nebraska Zip / Postal Code: 68198-6705 Country: United States Telephone Number: 402-559-6221 Abstract: The Special Collections and Archives department of the Leon S. McGoogan Health Sciences Library at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha holds a collection of rare and important medical books, journals, and manuscripts; equipment, instruments, and other objects related to the health sciences; the official records and archives of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and private manuscript collections with an emphasis in the health sciences, especially as they relate to Nebraska. The collection also holds photographs, works of art, and other ephemera. Holdings: The Special Collections contains medical manuscripts, some dating to the 1490s; medical incunabula; printed books from 16th through 20th centuries, including concentrations in general anatomy, obstetrics and gynecology, and orthopedics. We have works by Newton, Jenner, Darwin, Albertus Magnus, Vesalius, Rosslin, Hunter, etc.; the Moon Collection of obstetrical works; H. Winnett Orr rare book collection, especially orthopedics. The History of Medicine collection includes equipment, instruments, and objects representing the History and development of the health sciences, especially in Nebraska. Of note is a Collection of over 100 moulages (wax anatomical models) which were made by a medical artist on our campus in the 1930s, based on actual cases from the University of Nebraska Hospital. The University of Nebraska Medical Center archives include university records, personal papers, year books, college bulletins, annual reports, commencement programs, masters thesis and doctoral dissertations, nursing research papers, and photographs (campus/institutional related, Nebraska doctors, Nebraska hospitals, etc.), monographs, journals and ephemera. Holdings also include a collection of oral history interviews conducted in 1979-1980 for the centennial of the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1981. Contact Name, Title: Carrie Meyer, Assistant Professor and Head of Special Collections and Archives Contact Telephone Number: 402-836-9538 Contact Email Address: carrie.meyer@unmc.edu Web Site: http://www.unmc.edu/library Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anatomy, History of Gynecology and Obstetrics, History of Hospitals [show all 5] 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: Library Address: Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library 913 S. University Avenue City: Ann Arbor State Or Province: Michigan Zip / Postal Code: 48109-1190 Country: United States Telephone Number: 734-764-9377 Abstract: The History of Medicine Collection serves as a resource for students, faculty, and researchers in general. It contains early medical works of scholarly significance, pre-1850 original research, and medical classics. Subject coverage is broad with concentrations in early anatomy, surgery, pharmacy, obstetrics and gynecology, American medical literature from the early 1800s, the medieval motive of the b Dance of Death, lead poisoning, homeopathy, cardiology, pathology, and hernia repair. In mid- to late 2008 the rare collections of the Public Health and Dentistry libraries were incorporated into the History of Medicine Collection. The print collections are all cataloged and represented in the University of Michigan's online catalog Mirlyn (see Web address above). Holdings: With titles dating from 1470 to the early 20th century, the collections consist of approximately 6,300 monographs (primarily pre-1822 imprints), a small collection of journals, 82 incunabula, medical fugitive sheets, medical portraits, and a collection of 52 medical magic amulets from Late Antiquity. In addition, there is an extensive homeopathy collection, including the Bradford Collection of 1,027 pamphlets and the contents of the former University of Michigan Homeopathic Library. The History of Medicine Collection has grown primarily by gift, with the largest donations coming from the libraries of Le Roy Crummer, M.D., Lewis Stephen Pilcher, M. D., Aldred Scott Warthin, M.D., and George E. Wantz. Contact Name, Title: Pablo Alvarez, Outreach Librarian & Curator Contact Telephone Number: (734) 936-2311 Contact Email Address: pabloalv@umich.edu Web Site: http://www.lib.umich.edu/special-collections-library Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anatomy, History of Gynecology and Obstetrics, History of Pharmacology and Pharmacy [show all 6] Organization Type: Library Address: 520 N. Northwest Highway City: Park Ridge State Or Province: Illinois Zip / Postal Code: 60068-2573 Country: United States Telephone Number: 847-825-5586 Fax Number: (847) 825-2085 Abstract: The WLM collects materials in all formats that document the history of anesthesia and the current practice of anesthesiology, world-wide. The WLM is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the exception of certain holidays. The Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology (WLM) will close its museum gallery for remodeling beginning August 1, 2010. The library and other WLM services will remain open throughout this remodeling project. Visitors are advised to make an appointment to be certain of receiving assistance. Reference requests by letter, telephone, fax, or e-mail are also welcomed. SERVICES: Interlibrary loans, production of photographic copy prints, photocopying, online literature searches, research assistance, and traveling exhibits program. Access to some collections may be limited by donor agreements and by the physical condition of the material. The WLM is a private institution, and reserves the right to decline requests for access or other services. Holdings: The library holds one of the largest collections in the world dedicated to anesthesiology and closely allied subjects, with over 13,000 monographs and 100 foreign and domestic journal titles and related newsletters. In addition, the K. Garth Huston Rare Book Room holds a comprehensive collection of rare literature on the introduction of surgical anesthesia, and seminal works leading to the discovery of anesthesia, published from the 16th century to the present. The strengths of the collection include mesmerism, resuscitation, pain medicine, obstetric anesthesia, gas chemistry, pharmacology, and physiology. WLM also endeavors to build a comprehensive collection of 19th-century medical journals in the English language. 150 linear feet in extent, the collections of organizational archives include the records of local, regional, national and international professional societies, as well as those of numerous subspecialty societies. Among these are the archives of the WLM's parent organization, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, as well as the Association of University Anesthesiologists, the International Anesthesia Research Society, the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, the Society for Education in Anesthesia, and the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists. Over 200 linear feet in extent, the manuscript collections include the personal papers of Drs. Dennis E. Jackson, John S. Lundy, Albert H. Miller, Henry S. Ruth, Ralph M. Waters, Paul M. Wood, and others who have made significant contributions to the specialty. 800 liner feet in extent, the museum collection includes hand-held instruments, anesthesia machines, anesthetic and analgesic agent packaging, and memorabilia. These artifacts date from ancient times to the present, with an emphasis on the era of modern surgical anesthesia, beginning in the 1840s. Highlights of this collection are exhibited in a gallery that comprises fifty unique displays. A list of the WLM's traveling exhibits is available on request. Over 100 linear feet in extent, the ephemera collections include vertical files of biographical information, reprints, advertising, product literature and histories of the companies producing and distributing anesthetic agents and equipment, organizational histories, and related subject files. The Defalque Chloroform Collection and the Gill Curare Collection are of special interest. Additional materials include issues of newspapers and other publications, programs of events, and posters. The audiovisual collection consists of over 40 linear feet of photographic images, 250 audio recordings, and 500 reel-to-reel films and videotapes. These include images, films and recordings produced by individuals, academic institutions and professional organizations, as well as commercial productions. The John W. Pender Living History Collection is an ongoing series of videotaped interviews with leaders in the profession. To date, over 200 of these interviews have been produced by the WLM. Together with the Anesthesia History Association, the WLM co-publishes the quarterly "Bulletin of Anesthesia History." The WLM also functions as a non-profit publisher, on the model of a university press. New books on the history of anesthesia are published annually, including the series of popular autobiographies, "Careers in Anesthesiology," as well as original translations of medical classics pertaining to this field. The WLM also publishes facsimile reprints of selected titles from its collection of rare books. A catalog of WLM publications is available on request. Contact Name, Title: Karen Bieterman, Librarian Contact Telephone Number: (847) 825-5586 Contact Email Address: k.bieterman@ASAHQ.org Web Site: http://www.woodlibrarymuseum.org/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anesthesiology and Anesthesia, History of Gynecology and Obstetrics, History of Medicine [show all 8]
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