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George A. Otis, Curator Army Medical Museum 1864-1881
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The Otis Historical Archives (OHA) was created in 1971 to house the rare and historic books the Museum had created or collected. Today, its holdings, which date back to the establishment of the Museum in 1862, consist of more than 350 collections that, if laid end to end, would stretch for over a mile.
| The Archives has several strengths. The Museum's unique heritage makes it a rich repository for information on American military medicine, particularly the Civil War period. The archives is also home to an extensive photographic collection, including many early photomicrographs, abundant examples of medical illustration from the Civil War and World War I, films and videos, and trade literature and advertisements from the late 19th century. |
"George A. Otis, age 12" (1842) by Thomas Sully |
The archives is open by appointment only, Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00. Please contact the archivist at: (202) 782-2212.
The Otis Historical Archives (OHA) web site is currently in progress. Please check back again soon to explore this resource. |
