Discover the history of medicine through our rich and unique collections, which include over 20,000 monographs and 4,000 manuscripts, as well as photographs, illustrations, medical instruments, stamps, medals, and a variety of medical artifacts. We also offer a setting for classes, provide research consultations, host a speaker series and other special events, exhibit items from the collections, and issue a regular newsletter and special publications.

Hours

To ensure that you have access to the materials that you need, please call (919) 660-1144 before your visit. Researchers are encouraged to schedule an appointment.

Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Saturday-Monday: Closed. Hours subject to change without notice.

Directions

The History of Medicine is located in Room 102 on the Lower Level of the Medical Center Library. The Library is accessible via the walkway between Duke Hospital and the Duke clinics. Detailed Directions.

Library Staff

Suzanne Porter Curator (919) 660-1143; Fax:(919) 681-7599 porte004@mc.duke.edu

DUMC 3702 Durham, NC 27710 USA