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Objects

The ONHM object and artifact collection ranges from laboratory equipment to diplomatic gifts, dating mostly from the mid-to-late 20th century. These objects tell the stories of individuals, research, and programs across NIH’s Institutes and Centers.

Explore artifacts the collection with some popular topics below or click here to search the full catalog. If you have specific questions, please email us at history@nih.gov.

Highlights

Office of Technology Transfer Collection

BRACAnalysis

Preventives and treatments produced with NIH research.

Cardiology Collection

6 Braunwald heart valve

Surgical and technological advancements from NIH heart surgeons.

Wilton Earle Glassware Collection

910001151 cigar box

Glassware used by pioneering cancer researcher Dr. Wilton Earle, who discovered how to grow cells in culture.

Ruth Kirschstein Collection

Kirschstein Speaking

Awards and gifts given to Dr. Ruth Kirschstein, NIGMS Director (1974-1993), NIH Deputy Director (1993-1999), and NIH Acting Director (1993, 2000…

Ichiji Tasaki Collection

Tasaki

Awards and gifts given to Dr. Ichiji Tasaki, NINDS, NIMH, and NICHD scientist.

Marshall Nirenberg Collection

nirenberg

Objects used by Dr. Marshall Nirenberg who won the 1968 Nobel Prize for breaking the genetic code.