Tag: history
Society of American Archivists and UNMC celebrate 250!
The Society of American Archivists (SAA) is leading a nationwide project to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. They asked archives across the country to submit one digital item that shows an important or meaningful moment in U.S. history. SAA invited archival repositories across the United States to submit one digital/digitized document that “showcases the nation’s rich, […]
Jul 1, 2026
Upcoming Health Sciences History Hour
Omaha’s Medical Detectives: How Drs. Matilda McIntire and Carol Angle Uncovered a Hidden Epidemic of Lead Poisoning Written by: Carrie Meyer Tuesday, March 17th from noon to 1pm. This presentation recounts the pioneering work of Drs. Matilda McIntire and Carol Angle, whose decades-long investigation into lead toxicity exposed one of the nation’s most significant environmental […]
Mar 5, 2026
This Lead is Killing Us: A History of Citizens Fighting Lead Poisoning in Their Communities
Written by: Carrie Meyer The National Library of Medicine produced This Lead Is Killing Us: A History of Citizens Fighting Lead Poisoning in Their Communities, guest curated by historian and educator Richard M. Mizelle, Jr, PhD (University of Houston). For over a century, citizens have confronted lead industries, housing authorities, and elected officials to protect their health against the dangers of lead poisoning. […]
Feb 9, 2026
Panel Presentation – From Eugenics to Ethics: Lessons for Today’s Medical Community
From Eugenics to Ethics: Lessons for Today’s Medical Community February 17th from noon to 1 p.m. via ZoomMedicine has come a long way—but its past still shapes the present. McGoogan Library presents a thought-provoking panel, exploring the troubling legacy of eugenics in medicine and its enduring impact on healthcare ethics. Matthew K. Wynia, MD, MPH […]
Feb 4, 2026
A Poisoned Practice: The Holocaust, Medical Complicity, and the American Response
Written by: Darby Kurtz Health care providers are expected to follow the code of “do no harm.” During World War II, the medical community was faced with what happens when those who are trained to heal are weaponized on a massive scale to go against that code. While doctors under the Nazi regime committed atrocities, […]
Jan 26, 2026