Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection
The Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection at
the Health Sciences Library was established as a separate entity
in 1972. It includes more than 12,000 monographs from the nineteenth
century with particular strengths in surgery, obstetrics/gynecology,
dentistry, pharmacology, and oncology, as well as a journal collection
of more than 30,000 volumes. The collection also contains 500
pre-nineteenth century titles.
In 1985, the collection was named for
Robert L. Brown, MD, former Associate Dean of the School of
Medicine, in recognition for his strong support of the Health
Sciences Library for more than twenty-five years.
Special collections housed in the Robert L. Brown History
of Medicine Rare Book Room include the Edgar R. McGuire Historical Medical
Instrument Collection and the Bonnie and Vern Bullough History
of Nursing Collection.
Please schedule an appointment for a consultation
or to use the Collection. Normal hours are Monday through Friday
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection
is located in the University at Buffalo Health Sciences
Library,
Abbott Hall, South Campus, Buffalo, New York.
Reference questions on medical history are welcome
and should be addressed to Linda Lohr, at (716) 829-3900 ext. 136.
Discover the Fascinating Story of
Buffalo's Medical History!
- Go back to UB's first medical school.
- Discover Buffalo's other medical school.
- Find out how Buffalo responded to the influenza pandemic of
1918-1919
- Learn about Dr. Roswell Park's parasitic theory of cancer.
- Read about Dr. Roswell Park and the McKinley assassination.
Medical History in Buffalo 1846-1996 is
a collection of essays compiled by Lilli Sentz, former curator
of the Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection. Contributors
include local doctors, librarians and graduate students.
This unique book is on sale now for $19.95. Proceeds
support the History of Medicine collection. Contact Linda
Lohr, Manager, Robert L. Brown
History of Medicine Collection, 829-3900 x136, for more information.
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