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Memory Snapshots: Wire Recordings from the MS 007 Hilde Bruch, MD papers

Unlocking the Golden Cage book
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By Kelsey L. Koym, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. The focus of this post is on the recordings AVA.MS007.017 and AVA.MS007.018 from MS 007 the Hilde Bruch, MD papers. These recordings are derived from Dr. Hilde Bruch, whose life offers incredible insight into one of the most tumultuous and disheartening periods of history, which includes… Continue Reading Memory Snapshots: Wire Recordings from the MS 007 Hilde Bruch, MD papers […]

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Stanley Donald Greenberg, MD papers

ms119_ov309f2_lab-staff-photo.jpg; caption: Dr. Greenberg photographed with a group of cytotechnologists.
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By Allison LaRocca, Archives Intern The Stanley Donald Greenberg papers collection has been newly processed and a finding aid is now available at the McGovern Historical Center and Archive. This collection (5 boxes/3.5 cu. ft.) consists of artwork, publications, photographs, awards, correspondence, notes, and other items related to Greenberg’s research, teaching, professional, and personal life.… Continue Reading Stanley Donald Greenberg, MD papers […]

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Toxic Love: How a Victorian-Era Obsession with Bold Color Haunts Libraries, Archives Almost Two Centuries Later

Melissa Tedone, the associate director of the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, helped launch the University's Poison Book Project, which tests the covers of antique books for toxic heavy metals. Here, she holds a copy of "Marmion."
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By Tara S. Sims, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. Introduction Books, typically seen as harbingers of knowledge and culture, can also have somewhat of a sinister side, particularly when looking closely at their anatomy and the historical period in which they were made and published. Archivists and Special Collections Librarians, Tara Sims and Kelsey Koym,… Continue Reading Toxic Love: How a Victorian-Era Obsession with Bold Color Haunts Libraries, Archives Almost Two Centuries Later […]

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Edmond K. Doak, MD papers

Typescript of Edmond Doak's family history and autobiography bound with a comic from the Houston Post dated June 13, 1985. [ms049_b1f1]
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By Allison LaRocca, Archives Intern The Edmond K. Doak papers collection has been newly processed and a is now available at the McGovern Historical Center and Archive. This small collection (1 box/0.25 cu. ft.) consists of a single series housing the creator’s autobiography, four typescript short stories based on Doak’s experiences in his medical career,… Continue Reading Edmond K. Doak, MD papers […]

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Toxic Medicine Exhibit: Toxic Medicines

Medicine Vials
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By Kelsey L. Koym, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. The medicines used for the Toxic Medicines and Toxic Books exhibit were selected based on their historical use to treat various ailments and diseases; however, these treatments are now known today to be quite harmful to human health. It is important to remember that the ideology… Continue Reading Toxic Medicine Exhibit: Toxic Medicines […]

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Joanne Greenberg papers

Typescript letter from Joanne Greenberg to TMC Archivist Randy Sparks.
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By Allison LaRocca, Archives Intern The Joanne Greenberg papers collection has been newly processed and a finding aid is now available at the McGovern Historical Center and Archive. This small collection (1 box/0.25 cu. ft.) consists of a single series that includes copies of correspondence between Greenberg and her close friend, Dr. Hilde Bruch, along… Continue Reading Joanne Greenberg papers […]

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Certificate and a Speech

American National Red Cross – Elementary Hygiene and Home Care of the Sick – Helen H. Mayr – January 3, 1917 {Reference Files]
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By Kelsey Koym, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. Two new cultural heritage objects have recently been added to the McGovern Historical Center (MHC) Reference Files. A copy of a speech given by Reverend (Rev.) William Dunn Ryan and an American Red Cross certificate, offer unique insight into the American Healthcare culture of the early 20th… Continue Reading Certificate and a Speech […]

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2024 Give2History: Adopt a Box in October

Feature image. Give 2 History: Secure the Past. Help the McGovern Historical Center secure the history of the Texas Medical Center. Give Today! Donors of $50 or more will have their name permanently inscribed on an archival box label.
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by Sandra Yates, Head of McGovern Historical Center Give Today! The time of year that we’ve all been waiting for is here. Crisp cool-ish breeze, freshly baked pumpkin bread, and breathtaking foliage potential. It’s October, and that means it’s Archives Month, y’all!   As we’ve done the last two years, the TMC Library is celebrating… Continue Reading 2024 Give2History: Adopt a Box in October […]

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Intercultural Cancer Council and Changing Healthcare Disparities

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by By Armin Weinberg, PhD, Guest Contributor We are excited to present the Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) records, a testament to the dedicated efforts of a passionate network of professionals striving to address and diminish cancer health disparities across diverse communities. Housed at the McGovern, this collection offers a comprehensive look into the ICC’s impactful… Continue Reading Intercultural Cancer Council and Changing Healthcare Disparities […]

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Library Annual Report through Time!

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We’re very excited to announce that all library annual and other reports in the archive are now available online!!! You can find the report on the McGovern Historical Center collection site and the Texas Medical Center Library digital repository. The links are provided below: https://archives.library.tmc.edu/ic001-s1 https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/library_annualreports/ The history! The graphics! The themes! You won’t believe… Continue Reading Library Annual Report through Time! […]

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