archives collection - American Academy of Family Physicians ...

dimensional role it plays as an historical archives, library and museum. Two versions are available.
(2 boxes)
“Christmas At the Academy”- Drawing from the Academy’s old files, this exhibit takes a look at
the history of Christmas at the AAFP, its past importance in Academy culture, and its evolution into
a “Holiday” celebration. (1 box)
“The Distinguished Dozen: Twelve Books that Shaped the Face of Family Medicine”- Features 12
of the most influential works in Family Medicine history, together with a discussion of their impact
and authors. (1 box)
“From the Doctor’s Bag: The Tools of the Family Physician, Past & Present”- Presents a collection
of various medical instruments together with a discussion of their uses. (2 boxes)
“A Gallery of Family Medicine Symbology, Past & Present”- Taken from the collection of framed
items donated by STFM from the office of former Executive Director Roger Sherwood, this exhibit
presents and discusses some of the many symbols which have been used by Family Medicine
organizations throughout the years. (1 box)
“The GP’s Library: A Glimpse Into Early 20 th Century Medicine” - This exhibit showcases and
presents materials that were found in a typical GP’s library during the early 20 th Century. Two
different versions of the exhibit have been prepared: one based on the collections of Dr. John O.
Baeke, a practicing GP in Overland Park, Kansas during the 1950s through 1980s (2 boxes), and
materials from the library of GP Waddy P. Tate, M.D. of St. Louis. (4 boxes) (6 boxes total)
“Lynn Carmichael, MD: A Tribute”- Features a tribute to the remarkable life and achievements of
an early pioneer in the specialty and the first President of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
(STFM), Dr. Lynn P. Carmichael (1928-2009). (1 trifold display)
“Past Headquarters Buildings of the AAFP”- A small gallery exhibit featuring materials drawn
from the Center’s collections on the history of the past headquarters of the Academy. (1 box)
"Physicians With Heart: A Tribute"- This exhibit, detailing the history of the Physicians with Heart
airlift, was originally produced in 2006 and has recently been updated to honor their 20 th anniversary
airlift in 2011. (1 box, 1 trifold display)
“What Is It?”- This exhibit features early medical equipment and offers visitors a “quiz” which
challenges them to identify the items. Two versions of this exhibit are available for display. (2
boxes)
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