Organization Type: Museum Address: History Collections - Kornhauser Health Sciences Library, University of Louisville City: Louisville State Or Province: Kentucky Zip / Postal Code: 40292 Country: United States Telephone Number: 502-852-5775 Fax Number: (502) 852-1631 Abstract: The University of Louisville's Kornhauser Library houses a valuable body of historical manuscripts documenting the evolution of medical training and health care practices in Kentucky during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The holdings include archives of the University of Louisville, School of Medicine from its establishment as the Louisville Medical Institute in 1837. There are also archives of four other Louisville medical colleges absorbed by University of Louisville in 1908 (Hospital College of Medicine, Kentucky School of Medicine, Kentucky University Medical Department, and Louisville Medical College) as well as records of schools of dentistry, nursing, and public health. Records of local and state hospitals, health departments, medical societies and other professional organizations are also preserved. The school records are mainly enrollment registers, catalogs and annual announcements, medical journals published by the schools, faculty articles, lectures and addresses, student notebooks, photographs, and memorabilia such as class tickets and diplomas. The unit also makes available for research the personal papers of Kentucky physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, and health administrators, many of whom have achieved national prominence in their fields. Notable among them are: S. Spafford Ackerly, Charles Caldwell, Daniel Drake, Joel Elkes, Joseph N. and Arthur T. McCormack, Gradie R. Rowntree, R. Glen Spurling, and Lansford P. and David W. Yandell. Medical bibliophile and cardiologist Emmet Field Horine donated his extensive collection of nineteenth century manuscripts and printed primary sources relating to anesthesiology. The library preserves thousands of biographical sketches, reports, notices and articles from nineteenth century newspapers and journals, and other historical manuscripts, which were transcribed by the WPA historical research project, which produced Medicine and its Development in Kentucky (1940). In more than 150 years of operation, the library has amassed a fine collection of rare medical and scientific books and journals, antique medical and dental instruments, and other artifacts. The specially designed Joan Titley Adams History Room contains many volumes from the original medical school library --all acquired before 1850-- and book collections focusing on the history of psychiatry and phrenology. SERVICES: Located on the upper floor of the Kornhauser Health Sciences Library, the History Collections can be consulted Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with the archivist and special collections curator available on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, contact Katherine Burger Johnson, Archivist/Special Collections Curator or Mary K. Becker, Administrative Specialist, University of Louisville, Kentucky 40292, phone: 502-852-5775. Holdings: When the Louisville Medical Institute was founded in 1837, $20,000 was set aside for "books, anatomical specimens, and chemical apparatus," and a comprehensive medical library was established. When LMI became the Medical Department of the University of Louisville in 1846, the Board of Trustees had a catalogue of the holdings prepared and printed, listing a collection of over 3,200 books and journals. In December, 1856 the medical school burned and although many valuable medical books were lost, approximately two-thirds of the library or between 2,000 and 2,500 volumes were saved. These make up the core of the Rare Books Collection at Kornhauser Health Sciences Library. The William E. Gardner Collection is a collection of over 800 publications on the subject of the history of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry. It includes classics in psychiatry beginning with a book on demonology and on witchcraft. There is a copy of Benjamin Rush's first book, Diseases of the Mind, (1812), the first book published in the United States on mental diseases and disorders. With donated money, additional books on child psychiatry have been added to the collection. Emmet Field Horine willed two collections from his vast personal library to the Kornhauser Health Sciences Library. These include publications by and about Charles Caldwell, M. D., and books and journals on phrenology, mesmerism, animal magnetism, the water cure and hypnotism. The Caldwell Collection has over 200 cataloged volumes. The other volumes relate mainly to anesthesia. Of special interest is A Treatise on Etherization in Childbirth by William Channing dating to 1848. A noted recent addition to the Kornauser Health Sciences Library is the collection of ophthalmology books belonging to the late Arthur Keeney M. D. The total donation numbered about one thousand monographs, of which about one hundred will be housed in the History Collections. Of note is a bound set of three works by Hiernonymi Fabricii: Aqvapendente de Visione/Voce/Auditu, Venetiis, 1600. Contact Name, Title: Katherine Burger Johnson, Archivist/Curator Contact Telephone Number: (502) 852-5778 Contact Email Address: kbjohnson@louisville.edu Web Site: http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/description/collection/kornhauser/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anatomy, History of Health Regulation, History of Medical Education [show all 8] Organization Type: Archive Address: Special Collections and Digital Programs Margaret I. King Building City: Lexington State Or Province: Kentucky Zip / Postal Code: 40506-0039 Country: United States Telephone Number: 859-257-3653 Fax Number: 859-257-6311 Abstract: Major holdings in the University Archives and Records Program include the papers of the following physicians and hospital administrators: Medical Center Chancellor (1947-2003); Peter P. Bosomworth and James W. Holsinger, Jr. (1960–2003); Donald L. Hochstrasser (1975-1997); and Richard S. Schweet (1959-1964). College of Dentistry Dean (c. 1961-1992); David S. Carter (1982-1985); Emmett R. Costich (1962-1986); and Robert H. Spedding (1962-1977). College of Medicine Dean (1961-2005); N. K. Burki (1987-1993); John Sharpe Chambers (1910-1971); Joseph Engelberg (c. 1961-1972); Gilbert H. Friedell (1953-2005); Robert C. Noble (1993-1995); Joseph W. Pryor (1886-1956); Morris Scherago (1950-1971); George W. Schwert (1960-1971); Charles A. Vance (c. 1925-1959); David S. Watt (1989-2002); William R. Willard (1956-1972); Thomas F. Whayne (c. 1963-1988); and Abraham Wikler (c. 1940-1980). College of Nursing Dean (1956-2007) and Continuing Education (1965-1973). College of Pharmacy Dean (1860-1998); Richard M. Doughty (1947-1983); and Howard Hopkins (1955-1976). University Health Services (1929-1994). The Collection includes the papers of several women health workers: Jean Cox (1964-1978); Juanita W. Fleming (1976-1990); and Laia Hanau (1933-1991). Holdings also include scrapbooks and informational collections related to the Medical Center and Hospital construction: Medical Center construction scrapbook (1958-1960); UK HealthCare hospital construction (2005-2010). In addition the University Archives houses numerous theses, dissertations, publications, photographs, and writings on medical issues, including the important essay, Development of the bones of the hand, as shown by the X-ray method, by Joseph W. Pryor, 1905. Holdings: Approximately 246 cubic feet of archival materials. Contact Name, Title: Deirdre A. Scaggs, Director of Archives Contact Telephone Number: 859-257-3653 Contact Email Address: deirdre@uky.edu Web Site: http://libraries.uky.edu/SC Collection Subject Strengths: History of Medical Education, History of Medicine Organization Type: Library Address: 1839 Frankfort Ave. City: Louisville State Or Province: Kentucky Zip / Postal Code: 40217 Country: United States Telephone Number: 502-899-2705 Abstract: The M.C. Migel Library at the American Printing House for the Blind is one of the largest known collections of materials related to visual impairment in the United States. The library holds over 20,000 items that range in scope from original research to fiction with characters or authors who are visually impaired. While a majority of the collection is historical, we continue to acquire large numbers of new and relevant items in various formats. The collection includes journals, agency reports, proceedings, organizational newsletters, and a large amount of non-English language materials. The Library is also unique in that it contains thousands of individually cataloged periodical articles that are not thought to be organized by the subject of visual impairment anywhere else. The Migel Library’s online catalog includes items from the Barr Research Library at APH. The Barr Library began in the 1970s as a collection of materials used or authored by the Research Department at APH. As a result, many of its 4,500 items are unique manuscripts that were researched and created at APH. we have been able to pursue a continuous digitization program with Internet Archive for the foreseeable future. Holdings: Approximately 25,000 print, audio, video and other items. 2,483 items digitized at Internet Archive, with hundreds more each year. Contact Name, Title: Justin A. Gardner, Special Collections Librarian Contact Telephone Number: 502-899-2202 Contact Email Address: jgardner@aph.org Web Site: http://migel.aph.org Collection Subject Strengths: History of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Blindness, Disability [show all 4]
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