Genealogy and Family History

The Medical Archives is rich in holdings that are of interest to individuals studying genealogy and family history. While records currently exist only in hard copy, the archives offer our online catalog, finding aids and information on how to conduct research in the various types of records.

Holdings of particular interest to individuals exploring genealogy and family history include:

Biographical Files of individuals associated with the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Johns Hopkins directories of faculty, staff, and alumni
School Catalogs for Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health
Student Records of graduates of the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health
Alumni magazines and other institutional publications, such as the Bulletin of the Johns Hopkins Hospital
Records of the Longevity Study and the Constitution Clinic
Photograph Collections of group photos, portraits of individuals associated with the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, and class photos from the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health
Patient Records

Search the online catalog for more information about these and other collections.

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