Organization Type: Library Address: Special Collections, University of Washington, Box 352900 City: Seattle State Or Province: Washington Zip / Postal Code: 98195-2900 Country: United States Telephone Number: 206-543-7492 Fax Number: (206) 543-1931 Abstract: The History of Science and Medicine Collection within the Special Collections division at the University of Washington is located on-site in a closed stack environment. The collection includes pre-1850 imprints, 1851-1890 imprints plus selected imprints to 1914. The scope of the collections is broad, with significant holdings in teratology, pediatrics, anatomy, physiology, and ophthalmology. These historical collections are supported by journal and monograph secondary source materials located in our open collections. The collection is Library Use Only. The collections is available Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Staff-mediated photocopying is permitted on a case-by-case basis, as are requests for digital reproductions. If you would like to contact the library, please do so by completing the following form: <a href="https://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcollcollections/about/contact" > www.lib.washington.edu/specialcollections/about/contact</a>. Holdings: The History of Science and Medicine collection has 7,875 titles, including 3 incunabula. All holdings are fully cataloged. Contact Name, Title: Lisa Oberg, Associate Director/History of Science and Medicine Curator Contact Telephone Number: (206) 543-7492 Contact Email Address: speccoll@uw.edu Web Site: https://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcollections Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anatomy, History of Medicine, History of Ophthalmology and Optometry [show all 6] Organization Type: Library Address: Terrell Library Room 12 PO BOx 654610 Pullman, WA 99164-5610 City: Pullman State Or Province: Washington Zip / Postal Code: 99164-5610 Country: United States Telephone Number: 509-335-6691 Abstract: Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) is a unit in Washington State University's Holland and Terrell Library that is primarily responsible for acquiring, administering, and preserving millions of non-circulating items, many of which are rare and unique. Collections consist of records and documents of historical value, including manuscripts, photographs, audio and video tapes, films, printed and published materials (books, maps, broadsides, etc.). We provide remote photocopying and scanning service to patrons. Holdings: MASC hold roughly 60,000 rare books, 20,000 linear feet of archives and manuscripts, 1,000 maps and 750,000 historical photographs. The Smithcors Collection of Veterinary History was formed over a period of 35 years by J.F. Smithcors, DVM, PhD, who developed the first course in veterinary history (1955) to be taught in America. The collection is distinguished not only by its scope (more than 1,300 titles), but also its deep holdings of multiple editions of individual authors, for example 19 editions of works by Henry Bracken 1697-1764 and 18 books by William Gibson 1680-1750. One of the unusual and interesting holdings in the Smithcors collection is its materials on vivisection. Contact Name, Title: Trevor James Bond, Head, MASC Contact Telephone Number: 509 335-6693 Contact Email Address: tjbond@wsu.edu Web Site: http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/MASC/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Botany, History of the Practice of Medicine, History of Veterinary Medicine [show all 5] Organization Type: Archive Address: R1-ARCH 925 Seneca Street City: Seattle State Or Province: Washington Zip / Postal Code: 98101 Country: United States Telephone Number: 206-223-6956 Abstract: The Virginia Mason Historical Archives collects, documents and provides access to Virginia Mason Medical Center (VM), Hospital and Clinic history from VM's inception in 1920 to the present. The Archives documents and preserves news and other communications, stories, images and artifacts related to VM's origins and evolution, contributions to the medical and scientific community, medical firsts and innovative programs, facilities, corporate culture and leadership. The Historical Archives is a resource to VM staff, physicians emeritus, and researchers interested in medical history. Research in the Archives is conducted by phone, email and in person appointments. Certain files within our physician papers are restricted. A written request to see these files is required. Access will be determined on a case by case basis. Appointments for those wishing to use archival materials should be arranged in advance. Holdings: The Virginia Mason Historical Archives maintains over 70 cubic feet of physician papers, administrative and departmental records, annual reports, brochures, flyers, staff communications and departmental and hospital newsletters. This includes records of the Virginia Mason School of Nursing describing curriculum, admissions, and student life in the residential training program from 1920-1950’s. The photograph collection contains over 10,000 images dating from 1920 to the present and is a rich resource offering an immediate glimpse of Virginia Mason history through images of departmental functions, significant surgical photos, hospital construction, building interiors, social events, important meetings, and portraits of staff and physicians. The Archives maintains a small collection of early medical texts, published papers and books by Virginia Mason authors and a complete set of the Bulletin of the Mason Clinic. The Archives also houses artifacts, medical instruments and turn of the century nursing uniforms, as well as a series of moving images of historical surgeries and promotional films relating to VM hospital. There are original medical illustrations, scrapbooks, and oral history recordings with founding doctors, administrators and key staff members. Contact Name, Title: Jeni Spamer, Archivist Contact Telephone Number: (206) 223-6956 Contact Email Address: VMHist@vmmc.org Collection Subject Strengths: History of Hospitals, History of Medicine, History of Nursing [show all 5] Organization Type: Museum Address: University of Washington Box 353010 City: Seattle State Or Province: Washington Zip / Postal Code: 98195-3010 Country: United States Telephone Number: 206-685-3849 Fax Number: 206-685-3039 Abstract: The Burke Museum Archaeology Collections include more than one million cultural objects from around the world, although our research and exhibits focus on cultural materials from the Pacific Rim (the area surrounding the Pacific Ocean and the islands within. We are best known for our collections of artifacts from the Lower Columbia River and the Puget Sound Region of Washington State. We also have collections from post-1850s, some of which pertain to medical practices. Relevant collections come from privies and dumps. Holdings: Archaeological collections primarily for the Pacific Northwest, including those from Native American and post-1850s sites. A privy collection associated with a late 1800s drug store reflects the use of nationwide and pharmacy-made medicines. A mass spectrometry analysis on nine sealed vessels identified a number of compounds typically used in nineteenth century medicines. This collection also addresses the history of sanitation. Contact Name, Title: Laura Phillips, Archaeology Collections Manager Contact Telephone Number: 206-685-3849x2 Contact Email Address: lphill@uw.edu Web Site: https://www.burkemuseum.org/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Medicine, History of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, History of Public Health Organization Type: Archive Address: 1129 Washington Street SE City: Olympia State Or Province: Washington Zip / Postal Code: 98504-0238 Country: United States Telephone Number: 360-586-1492 Fax Number: (360) 664-2803 Abstract: The Washington State Archives holds records of the Governor, the Legislature, the Supreme Court and lower courts, state government agencies, boards and commissions, county government, municipalities, and special purpose districts such as school, fire, and drainage districts. State government records are held at our facility in Olympia, Washington, while records of local government agencies are held at regional branch offices in Olympia, Bellingham, Bellevue, Ellensburg and Cheney. Some records, such as birth and death registers, are also available on our Digital Archives website. Holdings: Holdings relating to the history of medicine include records of public health and hospital districts, state hospitals, nurse and physician licensing, birth and death registers (dating from 1891-1907), and the Washington State Department of Health. Contact Name, Title: Erin Whitesel-Jones, Archivist Contact Telephone Number: (360) 586-1492 Contact Email Address: research@sos.wa.gov Web Site: http://www.sos.wa.gov/archives/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Health Regulation, History of Public Health
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