Now through August 30, 2024 | Health Sciences Library Gallery
Take Two and Call Me in the Morning: The Story of Aspirin Revisited chronicles the history of the ubiquitous wonder drug, from its ancient origins to the present day. For centuries, physicians and healers used willow bark to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation, but in the late 1800s, scientists developed a way to produce a synthetic version of the active ingredient in the herbal remedy. Since then, aspirin has become a part of everyday life. Contemporary scientists are examining the drug for possible benefits beyond pain relief and fever reduction.
In 1959, the National Library of Medicine featured a display called Acetylsalicylic Acid: The Story of Aspirin, curated by reference librarian Marie Harvin. Take Two and Call Me in the Morning expands from the 1959 exhibition, showcasing books from the original display, as well as new items from the National Library of Medicine collection.
View “Take Two” OnlineVisit this traveling exhibit at the UMKC Health Sciences Library during open hours between July 24 and August 30, 2024. The Health Sciences Library is located on the 2nd floor of the UMKC School of Medicine Building, 2411 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108. Building access is regulated by ID card. Contact the Health Sciences Library to arrange building admittance by calling (816) 235-1880.
The National Library of Medicine produced this exhibition and companion website. All images are courtesy of the National Library of Medicine.
