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Orthopedics and Beyond: The H. Winnett Orr Rare Book Collection at a Half-Century

Discover the world of health sciences through rare books. Hiram Winnett Orr, MD, FACS, spent his career practicing medicine in Nebraska. He was influential in orthopedic surgery, helping to establish it in the state and promoting its military medical applications during World War I.   An avid rare book collector, he donated his extensive collection […]

Oct 28, 2024

Antique yellow paper background with a photo of H. Winnett Orr, MD, FACS and title of the exhibition in black and blue Orthopedics and Beyond: The H. Winnett Orr Rare Book Collection at a Half-Century A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the American College of Surgeons loan of the H. Winnett Orr Rare Book Collection