Discover Anatomy of a Collector: Gertrude van Wagenen (1893–1978)

Date: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Time: 4–5 pm

Location: Medical Historical Library

The Medical Historical Library is hosting a discovery session to celebrate the opening of the fall exhibition Anatomy of a Collector: Gertrude van Wagenen (1893–1978). Yale students, faculty, and staff are invited to explore the extraordinary resources of the Medical Historical Library through this special event, which offers a guided look at the exhibition alongside oversized and rarely seen materials from the van Wagenen collection. Drop in for a unique opportunity to view these holdings with curator Dr. Phillips and learn more about the collection. This event is part of the new First Wednesdays series— a monthly program offering exclusive access to the exceptional collections stewarded by the Medical Historical Library. Come by!

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