The Archives contains a rich collection of textual records, photographs, oral histories, artifacts, architectural drawings and audio-visual material thoroughly documenting the history of medicine and medical education in Hamilton from the late 1800s to the present. Our collection contains information on a diverse range of topics including: the evolution of public health, the treatment of disease, medical innovation and technology, midwifery, hospital architecture, and developments in women’s and children’s health care.

Research appointments can be made Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm. Please contact Melissa Caza to make an appointment.

The Archives accepts donations of unpublished original material from the Faculty of Health Sciences and Hamilton Health Sciences as well as from individuals connected to these institutions.  We collect material in all formats and from all eras up to the present day. Please contact Melissa Caza if you have material you would like us to consider for donation.