Tag: history
Now on Display: Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Collection
Discover the latest donations to the McGoogan Health Sciences Library’s Robert S. Wigton Department of Special Collections and Archives. This latest rotation features items from the Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Collection highlighting his time as chancellor of UNMC and his support of biopreparedness initiatives. Head to Level 4 of Wittson Hall near the Sorrell Center […]
May 12, 2025
Unpacking and Processing a Legacy: The Robert S. Wigton Collection
Author Kelly Gonzalez, Archives Specialist Archives staff and our volunteer recently finished a several months long project evaluating and preparing the Robert S. Wigton collection for processing. The collection originally consisted of over 85 linear feet of archival material, legacy media, and slides documenting Dr. Wigton’s extensive career as a physician, professor, and campus leader for […]
May 6, 2025
For Now and the Future: McGoogan Library’s Oral History Program
Blog author Grace Spaulding, Student Worker Many UNMC students, faculty, staff and alumni, along with Nebraska Medicine colleagues, have filed into the Level 8 south rare book room of the library to share their stories for the oral history program. With the intention of preserving their lived experience for researchers now and in the future, this […]
May 2, 2025
Davis Lecture Recording Available
Couldn’t attend the Davis Lecture? A recording of author Maria Smilios’ presentation is available online. Maria’s presentation “Sickness & Stigma at Sea View: The Black Angels” covered the deadly disease of tuberculosis and the untold story of the nurses (the Black Angels) who cared for those patients. “The Black Angels” is the true story of […]
Apr 30, 2025
Beyond the Lecture: Meet and Greet with Maria Smilios
UNMC students can connect with award-winning author, keynote speaker, and adjunct lecturer, Maria Smilios during one of two meet & greet sessions. As tuberculosis and other infectious diseases remain a concern, discover how previously untold stories from our past, like The Black Angels, can inform current strategies for combating health disparities. Bring your questions. Snacks […]
Apr 2, 2025
