The Alfred Blalock Collection concentrates on Blalock's surgical career at Johns Hopkins. It mainly consists of correspondence and medical documentation. The correspondence is with colleagues, students, institutions, and associations from the 1940s and 1950s. The section on medical documentation includes illustrations, photographs, and films. Patient material includes operation card files on 1500 cardiac cases, patient files, and information on professional fees. This collection is a significant resource for studying the early development of cardiac surgery.
Additional Information about the Collection:
A Web-based exhibit on the "blue baby" operation contains further information about the development of the procedure and Blalock's role.