Collections

Elizabeth Blackwell

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910) was the first woman in the world to graduate from medical school and become a physician. The collection includes images of Dr. Blackwell and her writings dating to the late 19th century

Jane Secor Collection

Photographs, books, articles, papers, World War II items and poetry from Jane Secor’s personal collection.

Rose Spadaccino portrait

Records, photographs and documents of Rose Spadaccino Muccigrosso (1873-1950), an Italian immigrant and midwife serving Elmira's Italian community.

Vassar Brothers Hospital first year student nurses with instructor 1959

Photographs, mementos, yearbooks and scrapbook pages from the VBH School of Nursing.