The Becker Archives is committed to the historical heritage of WashU Medicine, including its individual departments and personnel, and the associated hospitals and research institutions at the Washington University Medical Center.
Our remarkable collections include letters, photographs, oral histories, and administrative records that document the history of medicine in St. Louis, with a particular emphasis on the institutional history of WashU Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
- Archives Database
The archives database is our most comprehensive resource holding over 200,000 description records of our extensive print and digital collections. - Digital Commons@Becker
The digital commons institutional repository provides access to thousands of WashU Medicine campus newsletters, administrative records, personal papers, and other material digitized from our archival collections. - Newsletter
You can get the latest on exhibits, events, acquisitions, scholarship opportunities, and more in our monthly newsletter! - Oral History
The oral history catalog includes over 200 interviews with faculty, staff, students, and residents capturing first-hand accounts of the history of our medical center. - Online Exhibitions
Discover our collections via staff-curated digital exhibits featuring highlights from our Archives and Distinctive Collections and the Center for History of Medicine.