The famed surgeon Valentine Mott was one of many physicians who collected surgical and pathological specimens—including the images in the small...
123 months ago

By Arlene Shaner, Acting Curator and Reference Librarian for Historical Collections In honor of Valentine's Day, these two “valentines”...
141 months ago

During the first half of the 19th century, Valentine Mott, MD (1783–1865), was one of the outstanding figures in American surgery and New York's leading...
58 months ago

The eminent surgeon, the honored, kind, and philanthropic citizen. VALENTINE MOTT, MD, LLD, died last night at his residence, No. 1 Gramercy Park.
81 months ago

By Erin Albritton, Head of Conservation and Arlene Shaner, Historical Collections Reference Librarian The New York Academy of Medicine...
110 months ago

The Lung Transplantation Program at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Irving Medical Center – one of the top lung transplant programs in the country...
61 months ago

During the 19 th century, medical men collected photographs of patients and pasted them into personal scrapbooks, case records, and put them on display.
123 months ago

This post is the last in a four-part series showcasing notable figures in the history of the Academy Library as we celebrate our 175 th anniversary.
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On Nov. 12, 1870, Columbia traveled to New Brunswick, NJ to play its first football game against Rutgers.
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The Hospital for Special Surgery, the oldest existing orthopedic hospital in the United State, and a powerhouse in the world of medicine and orthopedic surgery,
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