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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.

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Upcoming Event — Trent History of Medicine Lecture Series

Please join us for our next Trent History of Medicine Lecture Series on Tuesday, October 22, at 5:30 p.m. in Rubenstein Library 153 (Holsti-Anderson Family Assembly Room). Joanna Ebenstein will present Memento Mori: The Art and Craft of Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life. We are also excited to host Mary Trent Jones and Rebecca Trent Kirkland who will share their experiences and recollections of growing up with the Josiah Charles Trent Collection.