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    1. Organization Type: Museum, Library
      Address: 1524 North Lake Shore Drive
      City: Chicago
      State Or Province: Illinois
      Zip / Postal Code: 60610
      Country: United States
      Telephone Number: 312-642-6502
      Abstract: The International Museum of Surgical Science is located in Chicago's historic Gold Coast neighborhood and is host to over 10,000 square feet of gallery space devoted to the history of surgery. The Museum is devoted to showcasing both the art and science of surgery. The Museum's library includes over 4,000 rare medical texts, some dating back to the early 1500's. The library can only be accessed through research appointments and no photocopying is allowed.
      Holdings: The Museum's collection is vast and includes over 4,000 rare medical texts, journals, prints, photos and more.
      Contact Name, Title: Justina Doyle, Director of Education and Events
      Contact Telephone Number: 312-642-6502 ext. 3118
      Contact Email Address: justina@imss.org
      Web Site: http://www.imss.org
      Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anatomy, History of Cardiology, History of Gynecology and Obstetrics [show all 10]