Organization Type: Library Address: 303 S. 8th Street City: Memphis State Or Province: Texas Zip / Postal Code: 79245 Country: United States Telephone Number: 806-259-2062 Abstract: While it is primarily a public library, we have 3 prominent medical books that document local medical history in Memphis, Texas. Specifically, they document the history of the medical care available in Hall County to early settlers. Also included is a list of medical professionals who practiced medicine in the area; as well as the area hospitals. All materials are held in the reference collection, so they can only be used in the library. However, photocopying is permitted on site and "Yesterday in Hall County" (1940) is available at <a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu" >http://texashistory.unt.edu</a>. If you search the title within the portal, you can access the digitalized copy. The library is open Monday, Friday 1 pm - 6 pm, Tuesday, Thursday 9 am - noon, 1 pm - 6 pm and Saturday 9 am - 1 pm. We are closed on Wednesdays. Holdings: 1: Browder, Virginia, "Hall County Heritage Trails", Volume I, (1982). In chapter 9, there is a section titled: Medical Care in Hall County. 2: Baker, Inez, "Yesterday in Hall County", (1940). In chapter VII. Newspaper, Finance, Professional Men and Women. 3: Historical writing of the History of Hall County with a chapter entitled Medical Care in Hall County produced by a local author. Contact Name, Title: Jacqulyn Owens, Library Director Contact Telephone Number: 806- 259-2062 Contact Email Address: jacqulynhorton@hotmail.com Web Site: http://harringtonlc.org/memphis Collection Subject Strengths: History of Medicine, Local History Organization Type: Archive Address: P.O. Box 7219 City: Austin State Or Province: Texas Zip / Postal Code: 78713 Country: United States Telephone Number: 512-471-5365 Abstract: Today, the Ransom Center has as its major emphasis the study of the literature and culture of the United States, Great Britain, and France. Although the Center's collections primarily consist of works of art in theater arts, and film, we do hold materials in the history of medicine. The Center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9:00 a.m. to Noon on Saturday. For information on how to access collection material (some of which are not fully cataloged), please see the Ransom Center website: <a href="http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/" >http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/</a>. Holdings: Louis Pasteur (1822-1895): Subjects: science; medicine; 1 box; accessible via card catalog. The papers of Louis Pasteur are a small but important collection from Pasteur's closely related family and most likely represent those materials which did not find their way to the Bibliothèque Nationale in 1967, when Pasteur's immediate family donated his entire personal archive to that institution. The Ransom Center's collection contains four autograph manuscripts by Pasteur's son-in-law, René Valléry-Radot (1853-1933), totaling four hundred thirty-two pages, of the first published study of Pasteur's life and work. The manuscripts contain numerous autograph corrections and additions by Louis Pasteur himself. Also in the collection are books from Pasteur's library, with annotations and notes by him; books inscribed to him, including one from the Russian bacteriologist and Nobel laureate Elias Metschnikoff relating to his lecture on Phagocytosis and Immunity; books by and about Pasteur from his family's libraries; fifteen mounted photographs and prints, many of them with autograph notes by Pasteur, relating to the founding of L'Institut Pasteur; and a pen-and-ink portrait of Pasteur's associate, Dr. Roux, signed by the artist and subject. (from Guide to the Collections) Early and Medieval Manuscripts: A substantial number of the texts are religious in content, though a number of other general subjects-including alchemy, architecture, astronomy, botany, cartography, classical literature, diplomacy, drama, genealogy, government, heraldry, history, kings and rulers, law, literature, mathematics, medicine, monasticism and religious orders, music, philosophy, poetry, science, and war-are also represented. A complete index with identified names of authors of texts or signers of documents in the collection is included in the online finding aid. Eustace Chesser (1902-1973): Subjects: psychology; medicine; 5 boxes; collection is partly catalogued. Typescripts of books, lectures, published articles, notes relating to Reich and sexual freedom, and material for proposed books, list available. Oliver St. John Gogarty (1878-1957): Subjects: literature; medicine; Joyce, James; 10 boxes; accessible via card catalog. Material includes poems about medical topics from the Irish poet, author, otolaryngologist, athlete, politician, and well-known conversationalist who served as the inspiration for Buck Mulligan in James Joyce's novel Ulysses. Robert R. Citron (1910-1972): Subjects: medicine; science; 1 box; collection not catalogued. One box of material consisting of correspondence (1943-1973) between Robert Citron and various doctors and officials from many countries, mostly regarding his cancer research but also addressing other Citron ideas and patents such as his high voltage electrostatic process for the purification of sea water. Ranuzzi Family In 1968 the Ransom Center purchased 620 volumes of manuscripts and printed matter collected by the Ranuzzi family of Bologna, Italy, that reflect some 400 years of Bolognese political, religious, and cultural life. While the collection dates from a group of medical manuscripts gathered by Antonio Ranuzzi, a physician and scholar, it was Count Vincenzo Antonio Ranuzzi (1658-1726) who was largely responsible for the formation of the Ranuzzi Library. Ph 12546: Cinquino, Lelio. Il cavallo amaestrato. Ams/copy [folio, 358 leaves], nd. Divided into 4 books, index at end. A treatise on horsemanship and veterinary medicine. Bound in vellum. Ph 12752: Medicine. Italy. Ph 12527: Medicine. Italy. Poretta. Ph 12769.xi, 12915: Medicine. Ph 12546, 12979: Veterinary Medicine. Ph 12857, folder 4: Dal Trattato delle medicine dell'Indie Orientali composto dal Dott. Monardes di Siviglia. 1 leaf. Magnum Photos, Inc. Collection Magnum Photos’ New York bureau photograph morgue consisting largely of black-and-white gelatin silver prints dating from 1929 to 2004. The photographs show the world and its people, events, issues, geography, and personalities as captured through the lenses of Magnum members. Box 340-353: Medicine Box 575: Mauritius. Medicine. Box 545: Sudan. Medicine. Box 572: Macau. Medicine. Gloria Swanson Papers The papers of this well-known American actress encompass her long film and theater career, her extensive business interests, and her interest in health and nutrition, as well as personal and family matters. Boxes 282.7-323: Subseries B. Health and Nutrition, ca. 1950-1983; 42 Boxes. This section of material is comprised of correspondence, photographs, organizational records (minutes, by-laws, articles of incorporation), legal documents, and legislation, but chiefly consists of publications collected (clippings, articles, pamphlets, flyers, newsletters, reprints, reports, brochures, catalogs, order forms, price lists) concerning a number of health and nutrition topics, ca. 1950-1983. Her interest focused particularly on the part that proper nutrition through organic foods can play as a preventative or a treatment for cancer and other diseases. The organizations in which Swanson was active included the Independent Cancer Research Foundation, Inc. (later called the Citizens Research Foundation for the Study of Degenerative Diseases, Inc.), the Committee for Independent Cancer Research, and the Patients' Aid Society, Inc. Also prominently represented is Swanson's involvement in food additive legislation introduced by Congressman James J. Delaney. Sugar and its various ill effects is also a substantial topic in this subseries, chiefly in the context of William Dufty's book Sugar Blues. Correspondents in this section include Henry G. Bieler, James J. Delaney, James F. Donnelly, Gianni A. Dotto, William Dufty, Allan Jay Friedman, Dr. Andrew C. Ivy, Michio Kushi, Roland V. Libonati, William Coda Martin, Dorothea Seeber, and Strom Thurmond. The Popular Imagery Collection The Popular Imagery collection comprises 822 European prints, paintings, and drawings, most of which date from the 16th through 18th centuries. Almost half of the works have German titles and/or text; other predominant languages are French, Latin, Dutch, and Italian. There are a few works with English or Spanish text. Item numbers: 118; 123; 127; 135; 136; 209; 318; 330; 333.18; 365; 428; 551 (Medicine) Book Collection Under the subject heading “Medicine,” the Ransom Center has 1458 entries. Please see the University of Texas Online Library Catalog Contact Name, Title: Rich Oram, Associate Director and Hobby Foundation Library Contact Telephone Number: (512) 471-4458 Contact Email Address: roram@mail.utexas.edu Web Site: http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Alternative Medicine, History of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases, History of Immunology [show all 7] Organization Type: Library, Museum Address: Mail: P.O. Box 1150 Physical: 570 Founder's Park Rd. City: Dripping Springs State Or Province: Texas Zip / Postal Code: 78620 Country: United States Telephone Number: 512-858-2030 Abstract: The Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead is a restored house museum, built 1854. Dr. & Sarah Pound were one of the founding families of Dripping Springs. Dr. Pound studied at the University of Kentucky in Louiseville. He practiced medicine in the house until shortly before he died in 1914. Our collection consists of medical instruments, journals, textbooks, daybooks, textiles. We also have an extensive collection of pharmaceuticals and containers. All items were used by Dr. Pound. Also, Dr. Pound's medical ledger with patient names, treatment, etc. We are currently beginning to catalog the collection with assistance of graduate students in Preservation Studies at the University of Texas, Austin. Our Collections Management Policy allows for public inspection of the collection at the Museum, subject to preservation requirements of the artifact and availability of museum staff or volunteers. Appointments for artifact research will be made in advance with the Executive Director, access is not guaranteed without an appointment. For extensive use of the Museum Collection, a researcher is to submit a research proposal prior to the visit. Holdings: All artifacts circa 1847-1914. Digital photographs of all instruments and pharmaceuticals (over 800). Volumes: Medical Textbooks (1847-1900) (quarto) - 25 Medical Journals & Briefs (octavo) - approx. 20 Daybooks (1903-1910) (duodecimo) - 6 Contact Name, Title: Andrea Larsen, Executive Director Contact Telephone Number: (512) 858-2030 Contact Email Address: poundhouse@verizon.net Web Site: https://texastimetravel.com/directory/dr-pound-pioneer-farmstead-historical-museum/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Botany, History of Gynecology and Obstetrics, History of Medical Education [show all 13] Organization Type: Archive Address: Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center 515 S. W. 24th Street City: San Antonio State Or Province: Texas Zip / Postal Code: 78207 Country: United States Telephone Number: 210-857-1113 Abstract: This Archives of a Roman Catholic congregation of women religious houses records and artifacts from 1866 to the present, primarily focusing on ministries of secular and religious education, social services, and health care. The Congregation’s main ministry is education. Some Sisters, however, have participated in health care, becoming hospital administrators, nurses (nurse midwife, nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nursing instructor, school nurse), x-ray technician, medical technologist, therapists (physical, occupational, speech, licensed massage, psychotherapist), dietitians, hospital and hospice chaplains, home health caregivers, and medical social workers. At various times the Congregation has administered and staffed hospitals and retirement/nursing centers in Texas. It has sponsored, administered and staffed Providence Home for children with AIDS and clinics in Texas. Individual Sisters have also worked in other hospitals. The Archives is open to the public Monday and Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ; Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Friday from 9:30-11:00 a.m.; and by appointment. Reference and photocopying services are available. Holdings: This small collection on health care (basically from the 1950s on) includes printed material in books, articles in magazines, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and institutional records; photographs; and cassette tapes of interviews with Sisters engaged in health care. Contact Name, Title: Charlotte Kitowski, cdp, Archivist Contact Telephone Number: (210) 587-1113 Contact Email Address: ckitowski@cdptexas.org Web Site: http://www.cdptexas.org Collection Subject Strengths: History of Public Health, History of Women in Medicine, Catholic Sisters in Health Care Organization Type: Library Address: 500 West 3rd Street City: Fort Worth State Or Province: Texas Zip / Postal Code: 76102 Country: United States Telephone Number: 817-871-7740 Abstract: Biography: The Fort Worth Library hold the Cook Children’s Medical Center Collection, which resulted from the 1985 merger of Cook Children’s Hospital and Fort Worth Children’s Hospital. The Fort Worth Free Baby Hospital opened on March 21, 1918, under the leadership of Mrs. Ida L. Turner. The hospital was located near the present TCU campus, and all building materials and hospital furnishings were donated. In 1961, the Baby Hospital received a new location on Cooper Street and changed its name to Fort Worth Children’s Hospital. W.I. Cook Memorial Hospital was built with oil royalties from the Cook Ranch near Albany, Texas, in 1929. In 1952, Cook Memorial dedicated itself to study the effects of polio on children, therefore changing its name to Cook Children’s Hospital. Provenance: The Cook Children’s Medical Center materials were donated in 1999 to the Fort Worth Public Library. Holdings: Inclusive dates for the holding of the Cook Children’s Medical Center records are 1919-1999. Some of our materials include: SERIES I: WOMEN’S AUXILIARY, 1971 - 1992, which contains scrapbooks and reports produced by said entity. The scrapbooks are in eleven boxes, arranged in chronological order. The reports are from meetings held by, and for, the Auxiliary members. These reports are divided into meeting minutes and treasurer reports; they are in one box containing two folders. SERIES II: JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS, 1958 - 1994 contains scrapbooks produced by the Junior Volunteers. The scrapbooks are arranged in four boxes, arranged in chronological order. SERIES III: JEWEL CHARITIY BALL, 1969 - 1998 is divided into two sub series: A. Engagement Books and B. Scrapbooks. The Engagement Books are in six manuscript boxes and arranged in chronological order. The Scrapbooks consist of one box. Engagement books contain photographs representing advertisers and Jewel Charity Ball committee, list of donors, advertisers and JCB prizes. SERIES IV: EARLY RECORDS, 1919 - 1964 contains early 20th century scrapbooks and log books. The scrapbook sub series is in four boxes, the logbook sub series is also in four boxes. The scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings about events, patients, staff, and hospital. SERIES V: PUBLICATIONS, 1952 - 1999 contains materials published by the hospital. These publications are subdivided into Magazines / Newsletters, and Bound Magazines / Newsletters. The first sub series contains three manuscript boxes, and the second is in two manuscript boxes. SERIES VI: MISCELLANEOUS: CORRESPONDENCE, PAMPHLETS, MEMORABILIA, AND SCRAPBOOKS contains a mix of miscellaneous materials housed in six boxes. This series includes calendars, pamphlets, correspondence, and scrapbooks. In addition, the collection has some publications that document the history medicine of the Fort Worth - -titles include: A history of the Fort Worth medical community by Ann Arnold, 2002 1st ed. The medical history of Fort Worth and Tarrant County: One hundred years, 1853-1953 by L H Reeves, 1955. Health care in Tarrant County: a survey of residents, policy makers and health care professionals in Tarrant County, Texas by Anne Burnett and Charles Tandy Foundation.; Amon G. Carter Foundation.; Sid W. Richardson Foundation.; Louis Harris and Associates 1988. Diet manual of Harris Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas. Harris Hospital by Staff and Dietary Dept. 1954 Rev. ed. The history of Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital: Texas Health Resources by Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital 2006. Division #82 history, 1950-2004: part 1 and part 2 by Licensed Vocational Nurses Association of Texas. Division #82 2004. Contact Name, Title: Tom Kellam, Archivist Contact Telephone Number: (817) 871-7705 Contact Email Address: LibraryWebMail@FortWorthGov.org Web Site: https://fortworthlibrary.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2 Collection Subject Strengths: History of Medical Education, History of Medicine, History of Nursing [show all 5]
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