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Name:

Special Collections & Archives
David D. Palmer Health Sciences Library
Palmer College of Chiropractic

Type:
Archive; Library
Address:
1000 Brady Street
Davenport, Iowa 52803-5287
United States
Contact:
Daniel Smith, J. D., Special Services Librarian
Email:
daniel.smith@palmer.edu
Telephone:
(563) 884-5894
Telephone:
1 563-884-5893
Fax: ---
Online:
Web Site:
http://library.palmer.edu/home
Catalog:
http://library.palmer.edu/SCPapersRecords
Email:
ask@palmer.libanswers.com
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Abstract:

Palmer College of Chiropractic's Special Collections & Archives Department contains original source materials on chiropractic, osteopathy, homeopathy and other non-drug, non-surgical healing arts. Special Collections & Archives materials do not circulate.

Access to the book, journal and most manuscript collections are open; College Archives materials access is restricted. Public service hours are 8:30 a. m. - 5:00 p.m, Monday - Friday; other times for access may be arranged by special appointment. SERVICES: Reference, photographic reproduction, digital reproduction and photocopy reproduction services are offered for a fee.

Holdings:

Monographs: 19th century - 200; 20th century - 7,100; 21st century - 200; Journals: 825 titles; Audiovisual: 7,000 items; Photographs/Prints: 3,000 items; Manuscripts: 1,500 linear feet; Archives: 2,000 linear feet. Holdings also include over 50 oral history interviews with pioneers and leaders in the chiropractic profession.

[+] Oral History Interviewees List
1. Allen, Larry
2. Arthur, Patricia
3. Bemis, Frank
4. Bollinger, Herbert
5. Byers, Harold
6. Cooper, Keith
7. Crowder, Juanita
8. Denniston, Tyrell
9. Durbin, Don
10. Frogley, Ronald
11. Gallagher, William
12. Gielow, Vern
13. Helsley, Harold
14. Hender, Herbert
15. Jones, Jean
16. Kabana, Palmera
17. Kent, Wilbur
18. Kern, Donald
19. Kornegay, D
20. Laney, Cecil
21. Laws, Sheila
22. Martin, Peter
23. Miller, John
24. Mork, Esther
25. Parker, James
26. Patterson, Tom
27. Peaslee, Dorothy
28. Peters, Alfred
29. Peters, Vadys
30. Pettibon, Burl
31. Pierce, Walter
32. Riekeman, Guy
33. Ross, Leonard
34. Sargeant, Florence
35. Schlabach, Leila
36. Scott, H
37. Spears, Dan
38. Stoenner, James
39. Stover, Ray
40. Strang, Virgil
41. Sweat, Roy
42. Thompson, J
43. Vear, Herbert
44. Whelan, R
45. Woodward, Paul
46. Young, James
Subject Strengths:
History of Alternative Medicine; History of Anatomy; History of Chiropractic; History of Homeopathy; History of Osteopathy
Last Updated:
06 May 2020