United States National Library of Medicine
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History of Medicine

Directory of History of Medicine Collections

Name:

Touma Museum of Medicine
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Marshall University

Type:
Museum
Address:
314 Ninth Street
Huntington, West Virginia 25701
United States
Contact:
Ed Dzierzak, Curator
Telephone:
304-696-5787
Telephone:
1 304-696-5787
Fax: ---
Online:
Abstract:

The 4,000-square-foot Touma Museum of Medicine in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, contains more than 2,400 historical, medical artifacts within a number of galleries, covering categories such as cardiology, surgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, pharmacy, dentistry and general medicine. Tours are by appointment. Photographic reproductions are available for publication and consultation. Identification of artifacts, but not evaluation, is done on an individual basis. The collection is in the process of being cataloged and items are added to the online catalog weekly.

Holdings:

As yet, complete holdings are not yet available. Notable titles will be added as they are cataloged.

Subject Strengths:
History of Anesthesiology and Anesthesia; History of Cardiology; History of Dentistry; History of Medicine; History of Ophthalmology and Optometry; History of Pharmacology and Pharmacy; History of Quackery and Health Fraud; History of the Practice of Medicine
Last Updated:
16 Dec 2021
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