The Melnick Medical Museum is pleased to partner with the Mahoning Valley Historical Society to present a lecture by Betsy Estilow called "Overlooked and Undervalued: The role of African Americans in Civil War Medicine." The lecture will take place at the Tyler History Center (325 West Federal Street, Youngstown, OH) on Wednesday, April 30th at… Continue reading Overlooked and Undervalued: The role of African Americans in Civil War medicine
Tag: Civil War
Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries
The Melnick Medical Museum is pleased to host another banner exhibit from the National Library of Medicine called Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries: African Americans in Civil War Medicine. This exhibit highlights the contributions of African Americans as nurses, surgeons, and hospital workers, which has often been overlooked. This exhibit looks at the men and women… Continue reading Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries
Lecture recordings
January was a busy month with a traveling exhibit "Life and Limb: The toll of the American Civil War" and two lectures on veterans related topics. I am pleased to share that the audio recordings of these lectures are now available here. This page contains links for ALL lectures sponsored by the Melnick Medical Museum… Continue reading Lecture recordings
Civil War events
I have been busy planning for the our first traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine, entitled "Life and Limb: The toll of the American Civil War." It is fascinating as it examines the lives of wounded soldiers in the years after the Civil War, and how society reacted to these maimed men as… Continue reading Civil War events
Women’s role in the Civil War
Last month, the museum hosted Dr. Kelly Selby, assistant professor of history at Walsh University. The audio of her presentation "Ohio Women and the Civil War Homefront" can be accessed here. She made a compelling argument that women's contributions to the war were important and had an impact on its outcome. Women all over the… Continue reading Women’s role in the Civil War
Ohio Women in the Civil War
Dr. Kelly Selby will give a presentation about role of Ohio women during the Civil War on Wednesday, October 19th at 7PM. Admission to the museum and presentation are free. Ohio’s political and military importance to the Union victory are widely known, but often less understood is the vital contribution made by the state’s female… Continue reading Ohio Women in the Civil War
Dr. Peter D’Onofrio speaks about Civil War medicine
On Wednesday evening, Dr. Peter D'Onofrio spoke to a full-capacity crowd about the many medical advancements made during the Civil War. Most of the improvements had to do with the organization of the military and provisions for wounded soldiers and veterans: The Army organized an effective method to evacuate wounded soldiers which included an Ambulance… Continue reading Dr. Peter D’Onofrio speaks about Civil War medicine
Medical Advancements of the Civil War
To recognize the beginning of the Civil War Sesquicentennial (2011- 2015), the Melnick Medical Museum, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, and the History Department of Youngstown State University are hosting this FREE event which is open to the public. The presentation will be given by Dr. Peter D'Onofrio, who will be dressed in a Civil… Continue reading Medical Advancements of the Civil War
“With Bullets Singing All Around Me”
The Civil War Sesquicentennial kicks off this year with many events planned around the country and online. Check out the Civil War Preservation Trust website for news and events near you! The Rose Melnick Medical Museum is pleased to loan our Civil War- era surgical kit to a Pennsylvania museum putting on an exhibit about… Continue reading “With Bullets Singing All Around Me”
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