‘A Benevolent Purpose’ – Celebrating 140 Years of St. Louis Children’s Hospital

“A Benevolent Purpose” commemorates the 140th anniversary of St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Using materials from Becker Library’s archival collections, the exhibit highlights a few of the hospital’s most notable achievements from its founding as a homeopathic hospital in 1879, to the present-day institution dedicated to clinical care, pediatric research, education, and the health of children.

“A Benevolent Purpose” commemorates the 140th anniversary of St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Using materials from Becker Library’s archival collections, the exhibit highlights a few of the hospital’s most notable achievements from its founding as a homeopathic hospital in 1879, to the present-day institution dedicated to clinical care, pediatric research, education, and the health of children.

St. Louis Children's Hospital Infant Welfare Clinic

St. Louis Children's Hospital Infant Welfare Clinic, 1918.


January 31st, 2019 4:30 PM - May 10th, 2019 11:59 PM
Bernard Becker Medical Library - Glaser Gallery
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