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Medical History Interest Group Lecture Series
Our MHIG lectures cover a wide variety of topics related to medical history.
Friends of Laupus Library
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Health Sciences Author Recognition Awards
The awards program honors both ECU faculty and staff for their published research and scholarly contributions to their area of study.
History Collections
About History Collections
The Laupus Library History Collections offers books, artifacts and archival collections relevant to the history and practice of health care, primarily in eastern North Carolina.
Dating back to 1536, the collection contains materials from across the world encompassing the fields of medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, dentistry, pharmacology, public health and domestic health. All materials are available for research.
Our 4th floor reading room is also available for research appointments.
The Country Doctor Museum
Our History Collections is proud to manage The Country Doctor Museum. Located in Bailey, NC, The Country Doctor Museum honors the work of rural health care providers by collecting, preserving, and interpreting medical artifacts that date primarily from the mid 19th century through the early 20th century.
In addition to two 19th century doctors’ offices reconfigured to house the medical collection, the Museum facility includes a medicinal herb garden, a carriage house, nursing and sick room displays, and a gift shop.
Through guided tours, education outreach and exhibits, the Museum offers insight into the history of rural health care in America.
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