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

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

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
