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The Medical Heritage Center opened to the public on May
4, 1997 on the fifth floor of the Prior Health Sciences
Library. This facility was made possible through the joint effort and
support of the Columbus Medical Association, Prior Health
Sciences Library, University Hospitals and The OSU Medical Center.
The Center houses two secured temperature and humidity controlled rooms for the historical collections. The Coleman Memorial Alcove Rare Book Room contains several outstanding historical publications in selected subject areas. The archival/artifact area houses unique manuscript collections, personal archives and a wide variety of antique medical instruments.The Center also provides a historical display gallery, a rare book reading/research room and a large meeting facility for lectures, symposia and special events.
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Location:
The Ohio State University Medical Center 5th Floor, Prior Health Sciences Library Next to the main OSU Hospital entrance Hours: Open to the public Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. or by appointment . Address: Medical Heritage Center Prior Health Sciences Library The Ohio State University 376 W. 10th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210-1240
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The Medical Heritage Center is
primarily supported through private donations. Financial support is needed for
several projects that are currently being
developed:
• Archiving the personal papers of community physicians
• Conserving valuable older books in an adopt-a-book program
• Continuing publication of the • Purchasing rare materials or antique medical instruments
• Establishing an endowment at the University that will generate an annual income for ongoing projects of
the Medical Heritage Center
If you are interested in supporting any of these projects or exploring
other options, please contact:
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by Jane Witherspoon