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Our Historical Collections contain medical instruments, books and other publications, photographs, correspondence, and historical records related to the history of Family Medicine, rural health, and the College of Community Health Sciences from 1896 to present day. The largest section of the collection is made up of photographs from various CCHS events. Other highlights include:

  • Scrapbooks of Family Medicine Residency photographs
  • Binders of news clippings featuring CCHS and its faculty
  • CCHS self-studies and reports
  • Historical medical instruments including a hand crank centrifuge from 1896

 

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Bear Bryant and Dr. Bill deShazo

Bear Bryant and Dr. Bill deShazo

Dr. Bill deShazo and Coach Bear Bryant walk side by side on a football field.

Stewart Report

Report of the Consultant Group Visit to UA Medical Education Program, 1976

Document titled "Report of Consultant Group Visit to University of Alabama System Medical Education Program," dated August 9-13, 1976. Describes a consultant group's evaluation of medical education progress in Alabama, including names and roles of consultants. The document outlines recommendations for improving medical education to meet Alabama's healthcare needs.

Histology Drawings by John F. Burnum, MD

Drawings of blood cells by Dr. John F. Burnum

Hand-drawn diagrams of blood cells, including red blood corpuscle, eosinophile, neutrophile, lymphocyte, and monocyte, labeled specifically.

Apothecary traveling case

Small traveling case containing various vials of medicines and medical supplies.

An open vintage wooden box holds multiple glass bottles with stoppers which contain various ingredients and substances used by physicians in the 1800s.

The Tuscaloosa News, June 27, 1976

"Health fairs help rural towns" from The Tuscaloosa News

Black and white newspaper clipping from The Tuscaloosa News, dated June 27, 1976. Shows three adults and a baby. Headline reads, "Health fairs help rural towns." In the scene, a smiling doctor interacts with the baby, who is held by the father, while a medical student observes, conveying care and community health engagement.

Family Medicine residents standing outside of CCHS trailers

Family Medicine residents standing outside of CCHS trailers, c. 1970s

A group of five Residents, some in white lab coats, are chatting and smiling outside a row of single-story buildings at the College of Community Health Sciences.

Baumanometer, c. 1940

Baumanometer, c. 1940

Vintage Baumanometer, used to measure blood pressure, with a mercury column and black tubing, alongside a folded gray fabric cuff, on a white background.

Notebook

Small notebook containing Dr. John F. Burnum's notes.

Open notebook with metal rings, showing handwritten notes about vitamin B12 on the right and printed text about Vitamin's B, C and K on the left. The tone is academic and historical.

Letter from Dr. Coggins to Dr. Bahar

Handwritten letter from Dr. Bill Coggins to Dr. Bahar, 1986

Handwritten letter on University of Alabama letterhead, dated July 17, 1986, expresses gratitude to Dr. Bahar for accepting a stipend reduction. Tone is appreciative.

DCH Residency Office

DCH Family Medicine Residency Office, c. 1975

Retro Residency break room with people in casual conversation. A plaid couch, wooden furniture, a chalkboard with notes, and a clock enhance the vintage vibe.

UA News

UA News article mockup

"Texas Physicians at the University of Alabama"

Alt text: A vintage press release from the University of Alabama dated July 15, 1976, announces two new family practice residents, Dr. McCormick and Dr. Martin, joining the College of Community Health Sciences. The document discusses the importance of family practice in rural areas and provides background on the physicians. The University of Alabama logo is visible at the top left.
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