John P. McGovern Historical Collections & Research Center

The John P. McGovern Historical Collections and Research Center has notable historical collections on the foundations of the medical specialties, Texas medicine, rheumatology, and North American public health. The archival collections focus on the development of the institutions and hospitals in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, the careers of Houston physicians, and biographical information on Texas physicians. In addition, the archive includes manuscript collections from American rheumatologists, and members of the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission.

Find out more about visiting John P. McGovern Historical Collections and Research Center at The Texas Medical Center Library and make an appointment to visit its special collection.