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Tag: rare books

Step Back into Health Sciences History through Rare Books

Recently, the Wigton Heritage Center Rare Book Gallery on Level 5 in Wittson Hall rotated with eight new books. The exhibition features four books from the H. Winnett Orr Rare Book Collection and four books from the library’s Rare Book collection.   Erin Torell, rare books librarian at McGoogan Library, shares what visitors can expect to […]

Jun 4, 2025

New Rare Books rotation on Level 5 of the Wigton Heritage Center and online

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

Join Us for Our Library Open House

Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Location: McGoogan Library, Wittson Hall (WHM), Levels 6–8  Discover McGoogan Health Sciences Library’s services and resources available to students during our open house on Tuesday, September 3, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Library faculty and staff, along with building and department partners, will be stationed throughout the library sharing […]

Aug 26, 2024

Exterior of Wittson Hall cropped in an open book shape. Open House Sept 03 11–2 with UNMC McGoogan Health Sciences Library logo all in black