Flap Anatomy. Image from Medicology, or, Home encyclopedia of health : a complete family guide... 1904. Vol. I by Joseph Gibbons Richardson.
Ivory manikin
Artificial glass eyeballs.
Anatomy Day, October 27, 2014.
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Discover the history of medicine through our rich and unique collections, which include over 20,000 monographs and 4,000 manuscripts, as well as photographs, illustrations, medical instruments, medals, and a variety of medical artifacts. We also offer a setting for classes, provide research consultations, host a speaker series and other special events, exhibit items from the collections, and issue a regular newsletter and special publications.
News & Events
Gift to Name History of Medicine Collections at Duke Honors Legacy of Dr. Josiah Charles Trent
The Duke University Libraries have received a $3 million gift from Duke Trustee Emerita Rebecca Trent Kirkland ’64, M.D. ’68 along with her three sisters to name the History of Medicine Collections in the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library in honor of their father, Dr. Josiah Charles Trent ’34 (1914–1948). Learn more about this gift.
Trent Associates Report Spring/Summer 2026
The Spring/Summer 2026 Trent Associates Report is now available. Read more about recent acquisitions, upcoming events, and current exhibits. You can find past Trent Associates Reports and sign up for our newsletter.
