Tag: history
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
Author Maria Smilios to present at Davis Lecture
Event: Sickness & Stigma at Sea View: The Black Angels Date: Wednesday, April 16 Time: noon–1 p.m. CDT Location: MSC 1010 and via Zoom Discover the true story of the Black Angels at the 16th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD History of Medicine Lecture on Wednesday, April 16 from noon–1 p.m. CDT in-person (MSC 1010) and online […]
Mar 24, 2025
