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Hospital postcards: the New Jersey view
1Department of Special Collections, UMDNJ-University Libraries, Newark.
New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
|March 1, 1994
Summary
This article presents a visual history of New Jersey hospitals using postcards from the UMDNJ-University Libraries Special Collections. It categorizes historical New Jersey hospital images into four distinct types.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Archival Science
- New Jersey Studies
Background:
- This article explores the history of healthcare institutions in New Jersey.
- It utilizes a unique collection of historical postcards for its research.
Observation:
- The study examines a curated collection of New Jersey hospital postcards.
- The postcards are categorized into four distinct types, facilitating a structured historical overview.
Findings:
- The article offers a pictorial history of selected New Jersey hospitals.
- The organization by postcard type provides a unique lens for understanding hospital evolution.
Implications:
- This work serves as a valuable resource for researchers interested in New Jersey medical history.
- It highlights the importance of archival collections in preserving and presenting historical narratives.
- The study offers insights into the visual representation and public perception of hospitals over time.