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The Kendall Reed Rare Book Room
Kendall Reed Rare Book Room
The Kendall Reed Rare Book Room at the Des Moines University library contains both the Des Moines University Archives and the University's historical book collection.
The University Archives preserves the noncurrent records of enduring value of Des Moines University and its antecedent institutions. It includes documents and photographs from the University's administrative departments as well as the personal papers of prominent University administrators, faculty, and alumni.
The Des Moines University historical book collection grew out of donations from the personal libraries of Dr. George A. Still and Dr. S.S. Still. It primarily contains books and journals related to the history of osteopathy, history of podiatry, surgical anatomy, military medicine and the history of medical education.
Historical books do not circulate, nor are they available through interlibrary loan. Materials in the historical book collection may be used in the Kendall Reed Rare Book Room which is located in the University library on the second floor of the Student Education Center and is normally open from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM weekdays. The Rare Book Room is closed on weekends and University holidays. Appointments are strongly recommended and may be made by contacting the archivist at 515-271-1566
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Historical Photograph Collection
The Des Moines University Historical Photograph Collection in the Iowa Heritage Digital Collection is a digital sample of the most popular images from the resources housed in the Kendall Reed Rare Book Room. They show the University's three campus locations, early leaders, and student life. DMU's pictures are located on the following site pictures
Des Moines University Log Book
The Log Book was a university publication originally published by Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy from 1922-1972. More information and log book archive
