Black and white photos of Julia Marie McCatty surrounding text which reads "Julia Marie McCatty: 'A place for everything and everything in its place'" and a handwritten "Julie"

Center for the History of Medicine Oral History Project

On May 10th, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Archivist Catherine Pate interviewed Julia McCatty Collymore, NP, retired. Mrs. Collymore (Class of 1956) was the first Black individual to graduate from the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital School of Nursing. 

Cover image of the book "Poetry in Medicine" depicting a painting of an audience watching a public surgical demonstration.

Poetry Month at Countway

Did you know that medical libraries also carry poetry? In celebration of National Poetry Month, we invite you to explore the fascinating world of medical poetry at Countway! Here are a few places to start. 

women in construction week

Week 143: Honoring Women in Construction

National Women in Construction Week (WIC Week) took place on March 5-11th, 2023. I wanted to dedicate this weekly message to highlight and honor three women on the L1 renovation project.