Genealogy and Family History

The Chesney Archives offers holdings that may be relevant to individuals studying genealogy and family history. While records mainly exist in hard copy, the archives offers its 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 Johns Hopkins Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health
• 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, class photos, and portraits of individuals associated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health
• Patient Related Materials

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

Background Information and Forms

Review the pages below for more information on conducting research in the Chesney Archives and forms that may be required.

• Conducting Research
• Application Forms