Archives Unlocked: Marion J. Siegman, PhD, FAPS Archives
“To understand where we are going, it helps to know where we have been.”
~ Marion Siegman, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, and benefactor of the Marion Siegman Archives
This past April, the hidden gems of Jefferson’s past were put on display at the new Marion Siegman Archives on the fourth floor of the Scott Memorial Library. Moving the artifacts of the institution’s past out of a cramped, dusky room into a bright, spacious facility allows the public to view objects such as a scalpel that belonged to Dr. Samuel Gross; rare books, including a first edition of a 16th century anatomy atlas; a brass leech container—and so much more.
There are so many fascinating artifacts that the display cases will be changed on a regular basis to allow a variety of objects to be put on view, says University Archivist F. Michael Angelo.
“There’s so much to see,” he says enthusiastically. “So come often!”
Creating Our Third Century
Make your mark on history. In 2024, Jefferson celebrates its bicentennial year. For our students, patients, and communities, the path forward is clear, and new horizons await. Join us in celebrating this 200-year milestone. The Bicentennial Fund will be our springboard into our third century, allowing us to fast-track innovative research, open doors for promising students, propel clinical care, close equity gaps in the community, and much more.