Engraving of a 19th‑century anatomy lecture: a professor stands beside a cadaver on a central table while students watch from tiered seating in a medical theater.

FAQs

FAQs

I want to donate books.

We accept donations in some cases. Please visit our Supporting the Library page (link) to read more about what we do and do not accept.

I'm researching a history of Hopkins Medicine topic.

The Historical Collection is, by and large, a rare book library. We have limited archival collections. Please check our collection highlight page to browse finding aids for our available collections. If your archival research is outside the scope of these collections, please contact the Chesney Medical Archives.

I want to come do research with your collection.

The Historical Collection is open for researchers of any institutional affiliation. Please visit our Using Our Collections page to make an appointment and plan your visit.

I want to teach a class with your material.

We welcome and encourage teaching with our collection. Classes can take place on either the Homewood or East Baltimore Campuses. Please reach out to our Curator, Michael Seminara, to discuss teaching arrangements.