Entry No. 3 — the Raleigh file — filed under: medical history

Josiah Charles Trent History of Medicine Collections

Housed within Duke University's Rubenstein Library, this specialized medical history archive holds North America's largest collection of 17th- and 18th-century ivory anatomical manikins. The collection also includes Renaissance surgical flap-books, medical copperplate engravings, and early obstetrical instruments.

The move: Examine intricately carved ivory anatomical figures with removable organs in the library exhibit room before taking a romantic stroll through Duke Gardens.

📍 Durham
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 411 Chapel Dr, Durham, NC 27708

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: library.duke.edu

last checked: 2026-07-21