Category Archives: Historical Collections
September Connective Issues Newsletter is Here!
In this edition: Welcome and Welcome Back! HSHSL Fall Hours Save the Date – 4th Annual Flu Shot Clinic Coming in October Advice for New Students Meet Your Librarian Help Us Refresh the Kinnard Leisure Reading Collection HSHSL’s Open Access … Continue reading
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Early Japanese Graduates at the University of Maryland, Baltimore
The 2020 Summer Olympic games are well underway in Tokyo, Japan. To commemorate the games, Historical Collections in the HSHSL is highlighting two early Japanese graduates: Shinjiro Asahara and Tameji Takashima. Continue reading
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Tagged Baltimore Medical College, Japan, Olympics, Shinjiro Asahara, Sports, Tameji Takashima, UMSOD
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HSHSL Continues to Collect COVID-19 Stories: Be a part of UMB’s Story
The HSHSL is seeking stories about the Pandemic and the return to the office. Consider submitting items today! Continue reading
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Tagged covid-19
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Dr. Gideon B. Smith, UMSOM Class of 1840: 17-Year Cicada Expert
Dr. Gideon B. Smith, University of Maryland School of Medicine Class of 1840 is credited with identifying the cycles of the 17-year cicadas (Brood X) in the United States. Read about his life and work in Baltimore. Continue reading
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Tagged Cicadas, Entomology, Gideon B. Smith, James J. Audubon, Nathaniel Potter, UMB History, UMSOM
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Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus at the University of Maryland
A brief history of the purchase and investment in chemical and philosophical apparatus at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The scientific equipment used in the labs in the 19th century were prized possessions of the school. At the time the appartus was extremely expensive to purchase and was kept well guarded; however, this did not stop theft. The post highlights the use and procurement of the equipment. Continue reading
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Tagged Chemical Apparatus, Chemistry, Intern, Philosophical Apparatus, Scientific Equipment, UMB History, UMBSOM, UMBSOP
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Vaccine lessons from the early 1800s: The Boon of Jenner and Covid-19
Blog post written by Spring 2021 HSHSL intern, Hanna Takemoto, highlights the similarities of hesitancies towards the COVID-19 Vaccinations and those of Smallpox and other 19th and 20th century illnesses that have been eradicated through inoculations. The post highlights three historic School of Medicine disserations from the 19th Century, which discuss vaccinations. Continue reading
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Tagged Cowpox, Early SOM Dissertations, Edward Jenner, Inoculations, Intern, Smallpox, UMBSOM, Vaccinations
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Happy 275th Birthday Dr. John Crawford!
May 3, 2021 marks 275 years since the birth of Dr. John Crawford, an influential figure for the HSHSL. His impressive collection of medical texts was purchased by the School of Medicine’s Faculty of Physik for $500 from his daughter Eliza Godefroy after his death in 1813. The volumes founded the medical library, which was believed to be the first associated with a school of medicine. Today the HSHSL dates its foundation to 1813 and the purchase of this collection. Dr. Crawford’s volumes remain an important part of the HSHSL’s collections; the 569-volume John Crawford Collection sits in a place of prominence in the Historical Collections’ reading room and represents medical texts from 1565 in English, Latin, French, German, and Dutch. Most of the texts in the Crawford Collection have been digitized and are available in the UMB Digital Archive. Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. John Crawford, UMB History, UMBSOM
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Remembering the Davidge Elm on Arbor Day
Davidge Hall stands as the oldest continuously used medical education building in the United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 and stands as both a Baltimore and University landmark. For the majority of the building’s over 200-year history, a nearly 80 foot English Elm, known as the Davidge Elm, stood next to it becoming another symbol for the strength and successes of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Continue reading
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Tagged Arbor Day, Davidge Elm, Davidge Hall, English Elm Tree, UMB History
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Doctor Poet: Dr. Harry M. Robinson, Sr. 1884-1963
April is National Poetry Month, learn about one of UMB’s doctor poets, Dr. Harry M. Robinson, Sr., School of Medicine Class of 1909. Dr. Robinson was a faculty member in the dermatology department from 1937 to 1954; he also wrote six books of poetry. Continue reading
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UMB and MLB: Our four baseball stars
In celebration of the Oriole’s 2021 opening day, let’s take a look back at some of UMB’s major leaguers: John Francis Hayden, Robert Baker Lawson, Archibald Wright Graham, and John Frederick Anderson. From 1901 to 1918, four UMB graduates appeared in major league baseball games, including the World Series! The players graduated from the Schools of Dentistry and Medicine with the Classes of 1902, 1905, and 1909. Continue reading
Posted in Dentistry, Historical Collections, Medicine
Tagged Archibald Wright Graham, Baseball, Bob Lawson, Doc Graham, Fred Anderson, Jack Hayden, John Francis Hayden, John Frederick Anderson, MLB, Moonlight Graham, Robert Baker Lawson, UMB History, UMBSOD, UMBSOM
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