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History of Medicine

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Waring Historical Library

Repository

Waring Historical Library


Address

Medical University of South Carolina
175 Ashley Ave.,
Box 250403
Charleston, SC 29425


Telephone

(843) 792-2288


Fax Number

Not Available


Website

waring.library.musc.edu/


Contact Person

Susan Hoffius, Curator


email

hoffius@musc.edu


Abstract

The Waring Historical houses materials related to the history of the health sciences in South Carolina. This includes images and biographical information on nurses, physicians, dentists, and pharmacists as well as the related health professions. It is suggested that researchers contact the library for specific interest and needs.


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Specific African-American collections include the papers and records of:

  • Cannon Street Hospital and training School Nurses
  • McClennan Banks Hospital
  • Hospital Herald (publication of Cannon Street Hospital)
  • Anna DeCosta Banks, RN
  • Alonso McClennan, MD
  • Maude Callen, RN
  • Lucy Hughs Brown, MD
  • Matilda Evans, MD
  • Palmetto Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association
  • History of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

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Last Reviewed: March 20, 2024