This collection contains rare images from the history of Kansas City University, its affiliated hospitals, and other osteopathic institutions across the United States.
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Pacific College of Osteopathy, Los Angeles, California
Pacific College of Osteopathy
Postcard depicts The Pacific College of Osteopathy in Los Angeles, CA, and is postmarked December 24, 1908.
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Penna. Osteopathic Sanatorium, on Lincoln Highway, 5 miles east of York, PA.
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Sanatorium
Postcard depicts the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Sanatorium in York, PA, and is postmarked April 20, 1922.
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathy and Osteopathic Hospital: 48th and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
Linen postcard of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy and Osteopathic Hospital, postmarked August 20, 1941.
The back of the postcard reads: "The million dollar buildings of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy and Osteopathic Hospital, 48th and Spruce Streets -- Philadelphia, Pa., are located in a great medical metropolis, where unsurpassed clinical facilities and opportunities insure contact with a wide range of different diseases for diagnosis and treatment. Catalog on request."
The school is now known as Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).
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Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital
Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital and Geo. R. Dickson
Circa 1970s postcard showing the front of the Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital in Colorado.
The back of the postcard reads: "The hospital was founded in 1920 to serve all patients, regardless of race, color, or creed. In 1950 the present Hospital was built. It is completely modern in design with the latest type of equipment, having a total bed capacity of 177 beds and 18 bassinets."
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Rose Drive Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium, Macon, Missouri
Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium
Undated color depiction of rose bushes on the grounds of the Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium in Macon, Missouri.
Still-Hildreth was the first osteopathic neuropsychiatric institution. It was established on March 1, 1914 by Andrew Taylor Still's sons, Charles E. Still and Harry M. Still, along with A.G. Hildreth.
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Southwestern Osteopathic Sanitarium, Blackwell, Okla.
Southwestern Osteopathic Sanitarium
Sepia postcard from 1918 with image of the Southwestern Osteopathic Sanitarium in Blackwell, Oklahoma. The Sanitarium was established in 1912 and moved to the building pictured in 1915.
George J. Conley was President of the Board of Control and Surgeon-in-Chief from 1914-1924. Dr. Conley would later be one of the founders and the first President of the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery (now Kansas City University). In 1924 the institution moved to Wichita, Kansas.
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Statue of Dr. A.T. Still, Kirksville, MO.
Kirksville, Missouri
A 1920 sepia artistic rendering of the Andrew Taylor Still monument in Kirksville, Missouri.
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Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium Dairy and Dairy Buildings, Macon, Missouri.
Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium
Undated color postcard depicting the Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium's dairy buildings and cattle.
Still-Hildreth was the first osteopathic neuropsychiatric institution. It was established on March 1, 1914 by Andrew Taylor Still's sons, Charles E. Still and Harry M. Still, along with A.G. Hildreth.
Dr. Hildreth built a greenhouse and dairy barn on the property in order to provide fresh food for the patients.
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Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium, Macon, Missouri
Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium
Undated postcard with sepia toned image of the Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium in Macon, Missouri.
Still-Hildreth was the first osteopathic neuropsychiatric institution. It was established on March 1, 1914 by Andrew Taylor Still's sons, Charles E. Still and Harry M. Still, along with A.G. Hildreth.
The back of the postcard lists the sanatorium's "RESULTS IN 840 CASES OF DEMENTIA PRAECOX" as follows: "Admitted within first 6 months of illness: 263 patients, 179 recovered or 68%; Duration of illness 6 months to 1 year: 163 patients, 78 recovered or 48%; Duration of illness 1 to 2 years: 129 patients, 37 recovered or 29%; Duration of illness over 2 years: 285 patients, 57 recovered or 20%. These cases include all the dementia praecox patients that were under treatment for a period of 6 weeks, or longer, regardless of how chronic the conditions were before treatment was instituted."
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Sun Coast Hospital
Sun Coast Hospital and H.W. Ewing Jr.
Postcard depicts Sun Coast Osteopathic Hospital in Largo, Florida, and is postmarked September 3, 1967.
The back of the postcard credits H.W. Ewing, Jr. as the photographer, and reads: "A Non-Profit Osteopathic Institution, 2025 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, Florida. Accredited Hospital registered with the American Osteopathic Association."
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The University of Health Sciences
University of Health Sciences
Postcard shows the front of the University of Health Sciences Administration Building. From 1917 to 1970 the building at 1750 Independence Avenue was occupied by Children’s Mercy Hospital. In 1971 it was purchased by the Alumni Association of the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine and gifted to the college. In 1979, after extensive renovations it became the school’s administration building. The school’s name was changed in 1980 to the University of Health Sciences and today is known as Kansas City University.
The back of the postcard advertises the American Osteopathic Association's 1999 national convention and lists alumni events.
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The University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Postcard shows photographs of four buildings on the campus of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002.
Top left: Butterworth Alumni Center. Top right: Darwin J. and Suzanne Strickland Educational Pavilion. Bottom left: Leonard Smith Hall, which was originally the nurses' dormitory for Children's Mercy Hospital. Bottom right: Administration Building, originally Children's Mercy Hospital.
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Tigua General Hospital
Tigua General Hospital
Undated color postcard depicting the Tigua General Hospital in El Paso, Texas.
The back of the postcard reads: "An Osteopathic Institution" and lists the address as 7722 North Loop Road, El Paso, Texas.
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View of Lake and Grounds around Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium, Macon, Missouri.
Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium
Undated postcard showing the lake and grounds around the Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium in Macon, Missouri. The property was a former military academy on four hundred acres of land.
The sanatorium opened March 1, 1914 by Andrew Taylor Still's sons, Charles E. Still and Harry M. Still, along with A.G. Hildreth. It was the first osteopathic neuropsychiatric institution.
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Wesley Hospital, Kansas City, Mo.
Wesley Hospital
Postcard shows a 1917 color rendering of Wesley Hospital at 11th and Harrison Streets in Kansas City, Missouri. Built in 1915 by Dr. Archie Robertson, it was taken over by the United States War Department in 1943.
In 1944 the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery (now Kansas City University) purchased the hospital and renamed it Osteopathic Hospital. It was used as a teaching hospital until its closing in 1972 when the University opened the Center for Health Sciences, later known as University Hospital.
