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Name:

The Refugio County Museum
The Refugio County Historical Society

Type:
Museum
Address:
102 W. West Street
Refugio, Texas 78377
United States
Contact:
Bart Wales, Director Refugio County Museum
Telephone:
361-526-5555
Telephone:
1 361-526-5555
Fax: ---
Abstract:

The collection includes printed materials, medical books; ledgers of accounts, some office fixtures old exam/opperating table, various instruments, 2 early 20th century health machines, and miscellaneous personal items from several doctors.

There are no general restrictions. The Museuem's hours of operation are Tuesday thru Friday 12:00 noon till 4:00 pm, and Saturday 1:00 pm till 5:00 pm.

Holdings:

The museum's holdings include: 2 ledgers, and several medical books. For the most part materials date from the first and second quarter of the 20th century, and the last quarter of the 19th century.

Subject Strengths:
History of Military/Naval Medicine; History of Pediatrics; History of Surgery; History of the Practice of Medicine
Last Updated:
31 May 2019