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Although the collecting of special materials in the biological sciences dates back to the beginnings of the University of 1913, the first major acquisition of historical medical material occurred in 1963 when a grant from the Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Woodward Foundation enabled the University to purchase a well-chosen collection of rare medical books from Dr. C.D. Leake. Two other important collections were subsequently acquired, one through the generosity of the late Mr. H.R. MacMillan of Vancouver. The Wellcome Trust assisted the Library with other purchases. And, in 1998, a gift of rare obstetrical and gynecology books from Dr. G.W. Korn strengthened that subject area. In Canada, the medical portion of the Memorial Room collection ranks second only to that of the Osler Library at McGill University. Not surprisingly, the collection, which includes a book printed in 1467, attracts scholars from many places. The rare books in this collection were transferred to Rare Books & Special Collections in 2013/14 for preservation and better access.
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