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News and Announcements

Selection of archival photographs displayed in protective sleeves on a table, including group portraits, event photographs, and historical snapshots.
Jul 10, 2026
  • Mollie Frazier

Preserving a Legacy: Welcoming Carol Quigless to the History Collections

The Laupus Library History Collections recently had the privilege of welcoming Carol Quigless, daughter of Dr. Milton D. Quigless Sr., for a special visit to explore her father's archival collection...

Two visitors examine a large historical document in the Laupus Health Sciences Library History Collections reading room
Jun 24, 2026
  • Mollie Frazier

Portraits, Primary Sources, and Perspectives on Medicine with the Brody School of Medicine Medical Humanities & Ethics Distinction Track

This June, Laupus Library History Collections welcomed a new cohort of students from the Brody School of Medicine’s Medical Humanities & Ethics Distinction Track, directed by Dr. Sheena Eagan, for...

Archival blueprint with printed curve data and scale markings
Apr 29, 2026
  • Mollie Frazier

Preservation in Action at Laupus Health Sciences Library

This year, Preservation Week takes place April 26th through May 2nd. It is a time to celebrate the methodical work of protecting our historical records. Although this usually takes place...

Banner image of a museum exhibit titled “Instruments of Diagnosis: The Practice of Pathology,” showing a glass display case with historical medical books, diagnostic tools, and labeled artifacts related to disease diagnosis.
Apr 17, 2026
  • Tyrell Wilson

Fighting the Unseen: Tuberculosis, Pathogens, and Medical Progress

Whether you are a student, faculty member, or a curious community member, exploring the origins of disease treatment, the progression of medical technology, or the lived experiences of patients and...

Historical medical books opened and displayed on wooden desks
Feb 27, 2026
  • Mollie Frazier

Discovering Healing Through History: Introduction to Medical Humanities Visits the History Collections

On February 17, 2026, Dr. Erin Prophet’s RELI 1200: Introduction to Medical Humanities class visited the History Collections at the Laupus Health Sciences Library for a hands-on experience that explored...

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Dec 12, 2025
  • Tyrell Wilson

New Exhibit: Lifeblood: A Historical Examination of Hematology

The exhibit I curated, Lifeblood: A Historical Examination of Hematology, explores how the modern practice of blood work developed from the late 19th century to the late 20th century. Each...

Vintage nutrition poster titled 'The Wheel of Good Eating,' showing a food wheel with illustrations. Text reads 'Eat Foods From Each Group Daily' and 'Keep It Balanced – Make It Spin.'
Aug 28, 2025
  • Ashley Brown

New Exhibit: From Invalid Broth to Balanced Plates: A History of Nourishment

The exhibit I curated, From Invalid Broth to Balanced Plates: A History of Nourishment, is a bite-sized look at how people learned about basic nutrition and food safety through books...

Display case featuring items related to Dr. John S. Pittman, including two white ceramic jars with eagle designs, informational signs about his medical education and travels in Europe, and a framed black-and-white portrait with his face obscured.
Aug 07, 2025
  • Mollie Frazier

New Exhibit: Where in the World is Dr. Pittman?

The Country Doctor Museum has a new exhibit on display in Brody School of Medicine, blending history, travel, medicine, and whimsy! Where in the World is Dr. Pittman? takes viewers...

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Jul 28, 2025
  • Mollie Frazier

Civil War Medical Care and Surgery Presentation

On July 18th, the Medical History Interest Group, sponsored as part of the Ruth and John Moskop Lecture Series and the Laupus Library History Collections, hosted Civil War Medical Care...

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Jul 23, 2025
  • Mollie Frazier

Archives with a Pulse: Come Tour Our History Collections!

If you’ve ever been curious about how medicine and healthcare has shaped the lives of eastern North Carolinians over the last few centuries, look no further than Laupus Library’s History...

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