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Join us for a special Boardwalk Talk celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mayo Clinic in Florida and the release of Virginia Wright Peterson’s Mayo Clinic in Florida: A Legacy of Dedication, Innovation, and Excellence. Archivist Dr. Heather Stecklein will present on the organization’s rich history and copies of the new book will be available to buy.Heather J. Stecklein, EdD, MLIS, is the Head of Mayo Clinic Archives and an Assistant Professor of Medical History at Mayo Clinic. Her work coordinates interpretation and preservation of items with enduring historical value at Mayo Clinic locations in Jacksonville, Phoenix/Scottsdale, and Rochester, Minnesota. Heather previously served in archival positions at the Universities of Wisconsin, the American College of Surgeons, and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Presented in conjunction with the traveling Celebrating Four Decades in Florida exhibit on display at the Beaches Museum throughout October, this program offers a unique opportunity to learn about the institution’s legacy through the stories and records that preserve its history. Whether you’re interested in local history, medicine, or the evolution of healthcare in our community, this talk provides an engaging look at an important chapter in Northeast Florida’s past.
The exhibit will be on display in the Museum lobby during October and is free to view during regular Museum hours.
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381 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach, FL, United States, Florida 32250
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