Category Archives: Historical Collections
Football at UMB: HS/HSL Historical Highlight
As we count down the days the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams will face off in Super Bowl 53; what better time to visit the history of football at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)? While no … Continue reading
Historical Collections: Gift of 1923 Bausch & Lomb Microscope
On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Historical Collection of the HS/HSL received a 1923 Bausch & Lomb Microscope from Anne Elizabeth Langalis, Granddaughter of Dr. Walter Hal Shealy. Dr. Walter Hal Shealy was born in Leesville, SC on August 2, … Continue reading
Historical Moment: Baltimore’s 1893 Fire, 125 Years Later, UMB Campus Damaged
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. Sanborn Map Company; Vol. 1, 1890. Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn03573_001/. On Saturday, December 2, 1893, a devastating fire broke out in Baltimore. Burning across the block surrounded by Paca, German, Greene, and Lombard … Continue reading
The University of Maryland, Baltimore in World War I
November 11, 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, the day World War I came to an end. In 1954 the United States renamed the holiday Veteran’s Day to honor and celebrate all those who have served in a … Continue reading
Outbreak Exhibit Opening a Success
Thank you all for the wonderful turn-out to the Outbreak opening exhibit. Outbreak exhibit grand opening, Dr. Philip A. Mackowiak and the HS/HSL’s Executive Director, MJ Tooey wait for the event to start. Dr. Justin Ortiz … Continue reading
Exhibit: Early Dissertations from the School of Medicine
A new exhibit on the first floor of the HS/HSL features a selection of Early Dissertations from the Historical Collections. This exhibit celebrates the art of these dissertations … Continue reading
School of Medicine Political Cartoon: “A Faculty Meeting”
This unique interpretation of a School of Medicine Faculty Meeting was recently discovered among the records of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library. Donated to the library in 1938 by Dr. William H. Marsh, School of Medicine class of 1876, the cartoon represents the faculty of the school of medicine as donkeys standing around a dissection table. Continue reading
1933: Dental School “Dents” – Baltimore Amateur Hockey League Champs
Eighty-five years ago the University of Maryland Dental School’s ice hockey team (the Maryland Dents) made their own history by winning the Baltimore Amateur Ice Hockey League championship. Continue reading
Historical Collections Open House
The HS/HSL Historical Collections is opening its doors to its unique and valuable collections. Join us to experience some of the treasures from our historical collections for yourself. Attendees will be able … Continue reading
Historical Collections Open House
The HS/HSL Historical Collections is opening its doors to its unique and valuable collections. Join us to experience some of the treasures from our historical collections for yourself. Attendees will be able … Continue reading
