Amistad Research Center
Dillard University
Moorland Spingarn Research Center
Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry
Foundation of the New York Nurse's Association
Waring Historical Library
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
Meharry Medical College Library
UNC-Chapel Hill
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
National Library of Medicine
Waring Historical Library
Waring Historical Library
Medical University of South Carolina
175 Ashley Ave.,
Box 250403
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-2288
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Susan Hoffius, Curator
The Waring Historical houses materials related to the history of the health sciences in South Carolina. This includes images and biographical information on nurses, physicians, dentists, and pharmacists as well as the related health professions. It is suggested that researchers contact the library for specific interest and needs.
Specific African-American collections include the papers and records of:
- Cannon Street Hospital and training School Nurses
- McClennan Banks Hospital
- Hospital Herald (publication of Cannon Street Hospital)
- Anna DeCosta Banks, RN
- Alonso McClennan, MD
- Maude Callen, RN
- Lucy Hughs Brown, MD
- Matilda Evans, MD
- Palmetto Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association
- History of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Last Reviewed: March 20, 2024