Photographs of patients, circa 1925

The Doernbecher Children’s Hospital records house the organizational records of the aforementioned institution. This collection, which dates from 1925 to 2015, consists of administrative and financial records, letters, ledgers, meeting minutes, pamphlets and cards, newsletters, transcripts, articles and clippings, essays, and photographs evidencing the growth and inner workings of Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, the Doernbecher Hospital Guild, and its administration over the past century.

This collection is unique in that it documents the inception and evolution of one of the nations preeminent pediatric hospitals over the span of a century. Those interested in pediatrics, nursing, 20th century medicine, and fundraising for medical benefit will find much of use in this collection.