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'''Army Medical Museum and Library''' is a historical institution that was established in the United States in 1862. The museum and library were created to collect and preserve medical artifacts and literature, with a particular focus on military medicine. The institution played a significant role in the development of medical research and education in the U.S. and continues to be a valuable resource for scholars and researchers.
{{Short description|Historical medical museum and library in Washington, D.C.}}


==History==
== Army Medical Museum and Library ==
The '''Army Medical Museum and Library''' was established during the [[American Civil War]] by [[Surgeon General of the United States Army|Surgeon General]] William A. Hammond. The museum was initially located in [[Washington, D.C.]], but was later moved to [[Silver Spring, Maryland]]. The library was one of the largest medical libraries in the world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The '''Army Medical Museum and Library''' was a significant institution in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the collection and preservation of medical artifacts, specimens, and literature. It played a crucial role in the advancement of medical science and education in the United States.


==Collections==
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The collections of the '''Army Medical Museum and Library''' include a wide range of medical artifacts, such as surgical instruments, medical equipment, and specimens. The library holds a vast collection of medical literature, including books, journals, and manuscripts. The collections provide valuable insights into the history of medicine and the role of the military in medical research and development.


==Legacy==
=== History ===
The '''Army Medical Museum and Library''' has made significant contributions to the field of medicine. The institution has facilitated numerous medical discoveries and advancements, and has played a crucial role in the education of medical professionals. The museum and library continue to be a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in the field of medicine.
The museum was established during the [[American Civil War]] in 1862 by Surgeon General [[William A. Hammond]] to collect "specimens of morbid anatomy together with projectiles and foreign bodies removed" and to serve as a center for the study of military medicine. Initially, it was housed in the [[Ford's Theatre]] building, but it later moved to a purpose-built structure on the National Mall.


==See also==
=== Collections ===
The museum's collections included a wide array of medical specimens, including anatomical and pathological specimens, as well as medical instruments and equipment. It also housed a vast library of medical literature, which was an invaluable resource for medical professionals and researchers.
 
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=== Contributions to Medical Science ===
The Army Medical Museum and Library contributed significantly to the field of [[pathology]] and the study of [[epidemiology]]. It was instrumental in the development of medical photography and the use of visual aids in medical education. The museum's collections were used extensively for research and teaching purposes.
 
=== Relocation and Legacy ===
In 1969, the museum's collections were transferred to the newly established [[National Museum of Health and Medicine]] at [[Walter Reed Army Medical Center]]. The library's collections were integrated into the [[National Library of Medicine]]. The legacy of the Army Medical Museum and Library continues to influence medical research and education today.
 
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== Related Pages ==
* [[National Museum of Health and Medicine]]
* [[National Museum of Health and Medicine]]
* [[List of medical museums]]
* [[National Library of Medicine]]
* [[Military medicine]]
* [[Walter Reed Army Medical Center]]
* [[American Civil War]]
* [[William A. Hammond]]
 
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[[Category:Libraries in the United States]]
[[Category:Libraries in Washington, D.C.]]
[[Category:Medical libraries]]
[[Category:1862 establishments in Washington, D.C.]]
[[Category:Military medicine in the United States]]
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Latest revision as of 18:54, 23 March 2025

Historical medical museum and library in Washington, D.C.


Army Medical Museum and Library[edit]

The Army Medical Museum and Library was a significant institution in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the collection and preservation of medical artifacts, specimens, and literature. It played a crucial role in the advancement of medical science and education in the United States.

An opossum feigning death

History[edit]

The museum was established during the American Civil War in 1862 by Surgeon General William A. Hammond to collect "specimens of morbid anatomy together with projectiles and foreign bodies removed" and to serve as a center for the study of military medicine. Initially, it was housed in the Ford's Theatre building, but it later moved to a purpose-built structure on the National Mall.

Collections[edit]

The museum's collections included a wide array of medical specimens, including anatomical and pathological specimens, as well as medical instruments and equipment. It also housed a vast library of medical literature, which was an invaluable resource for medical professionals and researchers.

Grass snake playing dead

Contributions to Medical Science[edit]

The Army Medical Museum and Library contributed significantly to the field of pathology and the study of epidemiology. It was instrumental in the development of medical photography and the use of visual aids in medical education. The museum's collections were used extensively for research and teaching purposes.

Relocation and Legacy[edit]

In 1969, the museum's collections were transferred to the newly established National Museum of Health and Medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The library's collections were integrated into the National Library of Medicine. The legacy of the Army Medical Museum and Library continues to influence medical research and education today.

Phyllomedusa burmeisteri in a state of tonic immobility

Related Pages[edit]

Common swift exhibiting apparent death
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