History of Medicine Collection News

Buffalo’s Forgotten Fort: New Exhibit Unveils Fort Porter and Its Medical Legacy
3/18/25
A long-buried piece of Buffalo history is being brought back to life through a new exhibit.
Rare McKinley Assassination Documents acquired by the History of Medicine
11/26/24
The materials offer new insight into the president’s medical care and the investigation following his death.
Haunted Practices: A Halloween History of Medicine Collection Tour
10/22/24
Enjoy a study break to celebrate the spooky holiday with a spine-tingling tour of the Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection.
A Portal to the Past: New Exhibition Highlights the History of Medicine Collection
2/14/24
The new library exhibit, A Portal to the Past: The Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection, has rare and intriguing medical items.
Praxeda Fronczak: A Red-Cross Nurse in Poland (1919-1921)
12/21/23
A new exhibition in Abbott Library, Praxeda Fronczak: A Red-Cross Nurse in Poland (1919-1921), highlights the journey of Buffalo-based, Polish American Red Cross nurse Praxeda I. Fronczak.
The Curative Effect: Health and Design in Buffalo
10/7/21
A series of short curatorial talks presented in conjunction with the exhibition, “The Curative Effect: Richardson, Olmsted and The Kirkbride Plan."
Special Collections and Music Library reopen August 23, 2021
8/9/21
The Music Library and Special Collections will be reopening.
Dr. Keith Mages Named Curator of the History of Medicine Collection
5/7/21
Dr. Mages will begin his post on May 13, 2021 and will guide the History of Medicine Collection’s research services, collection strategies, and exhibition programs.
Celebrating 175 Years of Medicine at UB
2/15/21
The guide includes sections on people, places, and resources.
Introduction to History of Medicine Classes!
2/9/18
The courses will offer a tour of the collection followed by a discussion of research resources both in the collection and online that are related to the history of the health sciences.