A collection of media and publications detailing the historical evolution of the health sciences at the University of Utah.
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| 176 |  | BRCA1 Probe Blot | Genes, Tumor Suppressor; Genes, BRCA1; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17; Genetic Testing; Genetic Markers | Blot showing hybridization of a BRCA1 probe to genomic DNA fragments cross species. | |
| 177 |  | Groundbreaking Ceremony for the University of Utah Medical Center | Anniversaries and Special Events; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Aspects, Historical | Groundbreaking dignitaries at the construction site for the University of Utah Medical Center, July 13, 1959. From left-to-right: George W. Haycock, William J. O'Connor, George M. Fister, Glen R. Swenson, Boyden G. Derrick, Leland B. Flint, Edwin Q. Cannon, ElRoy Nelson, A. Ray Olpin, Sherman J. Pre... | |
| 178 |  | Medical Illustration Group (1980s) | Medical Illustration; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers Universities; Utah | Julian Maack, Head of Medical Illustration staff with Vesalius panel. In the pre-digital age, the department scheduled numerous photo-shoots of medical faculty, house staff and students. The department was also responsible for photographing ceremonies and special events that took place under the aus... | |
| 179 |  | University of Utah Medical Center Model (1957) | Models, Structural; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah | Philip B. Price, MD (center) with John Cook (left) and Clarence N. "Red" Stover (right) examine the proposed first model of the University of Utah Medical Center. Dr Price was Chair of the Department of Surgery from 1943-1956, Professor of Surgery, and Dean of the College of Medicine until 1962. Dr... | |
| 180 |  | John A. Moran Eye Center Opening (1993) | Anniversaries and Special Events; Ophthamology; Hospitals, Special; Research; Visual Sciences; Universities; Utah | The John A. Moran Eye Center is home to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Opened in 1993, the Moran Eye Center is the largest facility of its kind in the Intermountain West. In 2006, The Moran Eye Center moved to a new 210,000 square-fo... | |
| 181 |  | Elizabeth Fuhriman Gardner | Organization and Administration; Spouses; Universities; Utah; Portrait | Elizabeth (Libby) Gardner was the wife of David P. Gardner, President of the University of Utah 1973-1983. Mrs Gardner died in 1991. This portrait is located in Gardner Hall. A copy of this portrait is in the office of the Senior Vice President of Health and the Eccles Health Sciences Library. The p... | |
| 182 |  | Intercom 9-24-81 | Public Relations; Anniversaries and Special Events; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah | Intercom Bulletin from September, 1981 detailing the dedication events - "The Greater Gift of Health" - during the grand opening of the University Hospital. | |
| 183 |  | University Hospital Color Architectural Drawing (1979) | Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah; Architectural Drawing; Aspects, Historical | Architectural rendering of the new University Hospital | |
| 184 |  | Holy Cross Hospital | |||
| 185 |  | University of Utah Orthopedic Center Ribbon Cut (2004) | Anniversaries and Special Events; Hospitals, University; Orthopedics; Rehabilitation; Universities; Utah | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies for the University Orthopedics Center, October, 2004. | |
| 186 |  | Building 521 (University of Utah Medical Center, School of Medicine) | Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Aspects, Historical | South entrance of the University of Utah Medical Center (Bldg 521) where the College of (later School) Medicine was located. Classroom instruction moved to the Eccles Health Sciences Education Building in 2005 although some of the administrative offices remained. | |
| 187 |  | Maxwell M. Wintrobe Research and Education Building Exterior | Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Biomedical Research; Research Facilities; Aspects, Historical | West entrance of the Maxwell M. Wintrobe Research and Education Building and Browning Plaza. The Wintrobe Building was dedicated in September, 1981. The Browning Plaza, an open, inviting space with statuary and dwarf locust was removed in early 2025 to make way for the demolition of Bldg 521. The p... | |
| 188 |  | University of Utah Medical Center Architectural Drawing | Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah; Architectural Drawing; Aspects, Historical | The high hopes to build a world-class medical center are reflected in this first drawing submitted by the architects of Ashton, Evans & Brazier (1958). Ultimately, the spartan design finally adopted took into account political and fiscal realities of the time. | |
| 189 |  | Moving Day to the University of Utah Medical Center (1965) | Anniversaries and Special Events; Health Facility Closure; Health Facility Moving; Patient Transfer; Hospitals, County; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah | On the morning of July 10, 1965, ninety-three patients were transferred to the new University of Utah Medical Center with well-rehearsed, military precision. Commenting on the move, Hospital Administrator Vernon L. Harris noted: "Everything moved as smoothly as though the place had been in operatio... | |
| 190 |  | Building 521 (University of Utah Medical Center, School of Medicine) | Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah; Architectural Drawing; Aspects, Historical | A later drawing for the proposed University of Utah Medical Center. The update reflected both the budgetary constraints and siting realities the original design (if money were no object) never properly addressed. | |
| 191 |  | Salt Lake County General Hospital (1950) | Hospitals, County; Hospitals, General; Hospitals, Public; Hospitals, Teaching; Aspects, Historical | Salt Lake County General Hospital August 18, 1950. Located at 2100 South and State Street, the building was originally constructed and occupied as the County Infirmary Hospital 1912. In 1921 a new infirmary building was built which became the Salt Lake County General Hospital. SLCGH served as the cl... | |
| 192 |  | Medicine Building | Schools, Medical; Education, Medical; Universities; Utah; Aspects, Historical | The Basic Sciences Building was home to the administrative offices and classrooms for the College of Medicine from 1920 until completion of the Medical Center in 1965. In addition to the Basic Sciences Building, old Army barracks from Ft Douglas were also pressed into service to meet space needs. | |
| 193 |  | University of Utah Medical Center Telephone Directory (1972) | Hospitals, University; Universities; Utah; Directory | Computer-generated University of Utah Medical Center telephone directory cover. The design was based upon Director of Medical Illustration, Julian Maack's original design. | |
| 194 |  | Classroom of Orderlies Training at the VA Hospital, Salt Lake City | Hospitals, Veterans; Health Personnel; Inservice Training | Classroom of orderlies training at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City | |
| 195 |  | Medical Personnel | History; Hospitals, Veterans; Health Personnel; Aspects, Historical | Veterans Hospital staff training. | |
| 196 |  | Salt Lake County General Hospital (1948) | Hospitals, County; Hospitals, General; Hospitals, Public; Hospitals, Teaching; Aspects, Historical | Salt Lake County General Hospital, March 2, 1948. Located at 2100 South and State Street, the building was originally constructed and occupied as the County Infirmary Hospital 1912. In 1921 a new infirmary building was built which became the Salt Lake County General Hospital. The county hospital ser... | |
| 197 |  | Eccles Health Sciences Education Building Site (2003) | Facility Design and Construction; Schools, Medical; Schools, Nursing; Schools, Pharmacy; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah | Demolition of the World War II-era barracks in 2003 to make way for the construction of the Eccles Health Sciences Education Building. | |
| 198 |  | University of Utah Medical Center Model | Models, Structural; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah | Original design for the proposed University of Utah Medical Center (1957) | |
| 199 |  | Mary Beckerle, Ph.D. (2015) | Research; Research Support as Topic; Academies and Institutes; Cancer Care Facilities; Chief Executive Officers, Hospital; Faculty, Medical; Universities; Utah | Dr Berkerle was born in Rivers Edge, New Jersey in 1954. Dr Berkerle earned her B.A from Wells College and Ph.D. in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from the University of Colorado. A recipient of a Danforth Fellowship, Dr Berkerle completed her post-doctoral training at the University... | |
| 200 |  | Cancer Research Building | Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Research; Biomedical Research; Radiobiology; Aspects, Historical | View of the Cancer Research Building from the southwest, looking to the northeast during the early phase of construction of the medical center. The Cancer Research Building was completed in 1951 with funds from the Atomic Energy Commission. The Radiobiology Building and animal kennels also shown wer... |