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Dr. Barry Coller, Dr. Bobbi Coller, Dr. Kris Alpi, and NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth.
Dr. Barry Coller, Dr. Bobbi Coller, Dr. Kris Alpi, and NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth.
Dr. Robert Ruben and NYAM Trustee John Damonti in front of the AIDS Quilt panel.
Dr. Robert Ruben and NYAM Trustee John Damonti in front of the AIDS Quilt panel.
Public Engagement Librarian Anthony Murisco shows NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth AIDS books at the “Explore” display.
Public Engagement Librarian Anthony Murisco shows NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth AIDS books at the “Explore” display.
NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth and Dr. Arthur Cooper.
NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth and Dr. Arthur Cooper.
Historical Collections Librarian Arlene Shaner shows AIDS posters to Stephen Novak at the “Examine” table.
Historical Collections Librarian Arlene Shaner shows AIDS posters to Stephen Novak at the “Examine” table.
Dr. Robert Ruben and Dr. Elizabeth Frost.
Dr. Robert Ruben and Dr. Elizabeth Frost.
NYAM Senior Vice President Andi Choi colors at the “Engage” table.
NYAM Senior Vice President Andi Choi colors at the “Engage” table.
NYAM Senior Scholar Dr. Elaine Larson and John Damonti.
NYAM Senior Scholar Dr. Elaine Larson and John Damonti.
Dr. Bobbi Coller, Dr. Barry Coller, and Dr. Kris Alpi.
Dr. Bobbi Coller, Dr. Barry Coller, and Dr. Kris Alpi.
Dr. Bobbi Coller and NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth.
Dr. Bobbi Coller and NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth.
Historical Collections Librarian Arlene Shaner shows AIDS posters to guests.
Historical Collections Librarian Arlene Shaner shows AIDS posters to guests.
NYAM Development Operations Associate Natasha Scantlebury shows off “Color Our Collections” at the “Engage”.
NYAM Development Operations Associate Natasha Scantlebury shows off “Color Our Collections” at the “Engage”.
Library Director Dr. Paul Theerman welcomes guests.
Library Director Dr. Paul Theerman welcomes guests.
Dr. David Vlahov, former Director of NYAM’s Center for Urban Epidemiologic Studies, recounts his experience battling AIDS.
Dr. David Vlahov, former Director of NYAM’s Center for Urban Epidemiologic Studies, recounts his experience battling AIDS.
Dr. David Vlahov, former Director of NYAM’s Center for Urban Epidemiologic Studies, recounts his experience battling AIDS.
Dr. David Vlahov, former Director of NYAM’s Center for Urban Epidemiologic Studies, recounts his experience battling AIDS.
NYAM Senior Scholar Elaine Larson adds her perspective.
NYAM Senior Scholar Elaine Larson adds her perspective.
Dr. David Vlahov shows a CUES poster asking for study volunteers in Harlem and the Bronx.
Dr. David Vlahov shows a CUES poster asking for study volunteers in Harlem and the Bronx.
Dr. Paul Theerman, NYAM Library Director, accepts the CUES poster from Dr. David Vlahov.
Dr. Paul Theerman, NYAM Library Director, accepts the CUES poster from Dr. David Vlahov.
NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth addresses guests.
NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth addresses guests.
NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth addresses guests.
NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth addresses guests.
The AIDS Quilt panel.
The AIDS Quilt panel.
Dr. Bobbi Coller and Dr. Barry Coller look at AIDS posters at the “Examine” table.
Dr. Bobbi Coller and Dr. Barry Coller look at AIDS posters at the “Examine” table.
“Explore” table.
“Explore” table.
Public Engagement Librarian Anthony Murisco shows AIDS books to Dr. Bobbi Coller and Dr. Barry Coller at the “Explore” table.
Public Engagement Librarian Anthony Murisco shows AIDS books to Dr. Bobbi Coller and Dr. Barry Coller at the “Explore” table.
Several posters at the “Examine” table.
Several posters at the “Examine” table.
Dr. David J. Wolf talks with Dr. Bobbi Coller.
Dr. David J. Wolf talks with Dr. Bobbi Coller.
“Examine” poster.
“Examine” poster.
AIDS materials from the NYAM Library.
AIDS materials from the NYAM Library.
Dr. Barry Coller talks with Dr. Jeffrey Levine.
Dr. Barry Coller talks with Dr. Jeffrey Levine.
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On November 29, we held our annual Celebration of the Library for friends, donors, researchers, historians and fans of our incredible and historic Library.  In recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1 and acknowledging the momentous loss and impact of HIV and AIDS on public health, we’re honored to display a selection of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, along with exhibits of some treasures within our walls, including vintage posters, postcards, buttons, and other materials created in response to the AIDS epidemic. 

Library Director Dr. Paul Theerman was joined by the former Director of NYAM’s Center for Urban Epidemiologic Studies Dr. David Vlahov, who shared his experiences leading NYAM’s important HIV/AIDS research and community outreach during the 1990s and early 2000s. We also thank our guests for sharing their own experiences during this chilling time and for their dedication to addressing pain and suffering during the early years of the AIDS epidemic. In closing, NYAM President Dr. Ann Kurth thanked the many supporters who join us in celebrating the history of medicine and the importance of NYAM’s collections in its preservation. She also reminded us of the important role that the AIDS patients, survivors and community played in advocating for and propelling healthcare advancements.

The AIDS quilt will remain on display at NYAM through the month of December.