A collection of media and publications detailing the historical evolution of the health sciences at the University of Utah.
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 | $100 Million to Defeat Cancer (1996) | Models, Structural; Cancer Care Facilities; Academies and Institutes; Fund Raising; Financial Support; Philanthropy; Universities; Utah | Mr and Mrs Jon M. Huntsman Sr., John M. Huntsman Jr., and Dr Raymond L. White inspect model of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Mr Huntsman's original bequest of $100 million, the largest financial contribution to medical research, was made in the hope that a state-of-the-art institute would contribut... | 1996 |
| 2 |
 | 1900s-era Scalpel Kit | Surgical Instruments; History of Medicine; Utah; Universities | 1900s Scalpel Kit - available to view at Eccles Health Sciences Library | |
| 3 |
 | 1940s-era Bone Saw | Surgical Instruments; History of Medicine; Utah; Universities | 1940s Bone Saw - available to view at Eccles Health Sciences Library | |
| 4 |
 | 2002 Olympic Mascots | Anniversaries and Special Events; Sports | 2002 Winter Olympics mascots, Powder, Coal and Copper, pay a visit to the University Hospital. | 2002 |
| 5 |
 | A Greater Gift of Health Grand Opening Program (1981) | Anniversaries and Special Events; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; History, 20th Century; Universities; Utah; Program | In 1981, the new addition to the University Hospital was officially opened. The dedicatory ceremonies were reflected in the program theme: "The Greater Gift of Health." | |
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 | AirMed Crew Patch (1990s) | Air Ambulances; Utah, Universities; Hospitals, University; Emblems and Insignia | AirMed crew patch, circa 1990s. | |
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 | AirMed Helicoper (1978) | Air Ambulances; Hospitals, University; Universities; Utah | Early AirMed Flights - In its first year, 1978, the AirMed transport "system" consisted of just one helicopter, which logged more than 500,000 miles of service. | |
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 | AirMed Helicopter (1978) | Air Ambulances; Utah, Universities; Hospitals, University | AirMed was established on June 16, 1978, as the eighth air medical transport program in the nation. In its first year, AirMed consisted of just one helicopter which logged more than 500,000 miles of service. | |
| 9 |
 | AirMed Helicopter (1985) | Air Ambulances; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah | AirMed helicopter at the University Hospital helipad. | |
| 10 |
 | AirMed Helicopter on Approach to the Helipad (1970s) | Air Ambulances; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Aspects, Historical | Aerial photograph of AirMed helicopter approaching the University of Utah Medical Center helipad. During the 1970s, the helipad was located directly west of the hospital. | |
| 11 |
 | AirMed Helicopters Above Primary Children's Hospital (1987) | Hospitals, Pediatric; Air Ambulances | University of Utah AirMed helicopters transported pediatric patients to the Primary Children's Hospital on the Avenues until the new Primary Children's Medical Center was opened next to the University Hospital in 1996. | |
| 12 |
 | Announcement of the Infectious Diseases and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Clinic (1994) | Communicable Diseases; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Utah; Universities; Public Service Announcement | Announcement of the Infectious Diseases and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Clinic | |
| 13 |
 | B.E. Brazier and George S. Eccles with Architectural Model of the University of Utah Medical Center (1959) | Models, Structural; Hospitals, University; Public; Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Aspects, Historical | George S. Eccles (right) with architect B.E. "Bud" Brazier of Ashton, Evans & Brazier, inspect the model of the University of Utah Medical Center that would replace the Salt Lake Country General Hospital. SLCGH was the main teaching hospital for the then College of Medicine until the medical center ... | 1959 |
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 | 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. | |
| 15 |
 | 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. | |
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 | 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. | |
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 | Building 521 (University of Utah Medical Center, School of Medicine) - Architectural Drawing-01 | Facility Design and Construction; Academic Medical Centers; Hospitals, University; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Architectural Drawing | Architectural drawing of the School of Medicine (Building 521) at the University of Utah, third floor plan. Ashton, Evans & Brazier Architects. Structural Engineer: H. C. Hughes. Mechanical engineer: P. H. Koch. Scale: 1/16" = 1' - 0" | 1959; 1960; 1961; 1962; 1963; 1964 |
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 | Burn Camp Attendee | Burns; Rehabilitation; Social Support; Resilience, Psychological; Friends | In 1993, the University of Utah began a program developed by the Burn Center to bring together burn survivors. Burn camp is an annual outdoor event for age groups from preschoolers to adults providing an environment to cultivate friendships and offer emotional and psychological support. | |
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 | Burn Camp Group | Burns; Rehabilitation; Social Support; Resilience, Psychological; Friends | In 1993, the University of Utah began a program developed by the Burn Center to bring together burn survivors. Burn camp is an annual outdoor event for age groups from preschoolers to adults providing an environment to cultivate friendships and offer emotional and psychological support. | |
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 | C. H. Hardin Branch, M.D. Portrait Unveiling | Anniversaries and Special Events; Medicine in the Arts; Portrait | Dr Hardin Branch, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, and Art Department Chair Alvin Gittins at the unveiling of the portrait of Dr Branch painted by Mr Gittins in 1963. | 1963 |
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 | 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... | |
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 | Candy Striper Volunteers | Hospital Volunteers; Hospitals, University; Universities; Utah | Group photography of University Hospital Candy Stripe volunteer service organization. | 1978 |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Eccles Health Sciences Education Building Site (2003) | Facility Design and Construction; Schools, Medical; Schools, Nursing; Schools, Pharmacy; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah | World War II-era barracks south of the health sciences center complex prior to their demolition to make way for the construction of the Eccles Health Sciences Education Building (2003). | |
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 | 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 t make way for the construction of the Eccles Health Sciences Education Building. |