The Gorgas Memorial Library (GML) serves WRAIR and NMRC, supporting innovation to improve the lives of Service Members at home and abroad. We provide timely, seamless access to relevant resources, regardless of the original format or location. GML resources and services are available to scientists and staff located in Silver Spring and in the associated overseas labs.
The archives contain the papers and collection of Joseph Edward Smadel as well as other monographs of historical merit and material related to WRAIR history, including the critical early research of overseas laboratories, photographs, annual and research reports dating from 1862 and the WWII era, and working papers of selected military and civilian researchers and scientists who have made noteworthy contributions to WRAIR efforts. What to expect when visiting the archives Our procedures aim to protect the integrity of the historical materials housed at GML to preserve and ensure their continued access to researchers in the future. As such, please note the following GML policies: Viewing the archival materials must be done in person. Only U.S. Citizens may view the archives. Visitation hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, by appointment. Before your visit Prior to visiting the archives, please fill out the following two forms and email the completed forms to dha.detrick.wrair.mbx.gorgas-memorial-library@health.mil. To place a request, please fill out the following two forms: Research Request Form Use Agreement Form The list of Archival Finding Aids below provides additional information about the individual collections that make up the archives, including historical notes, format of the archival records, and detailed collection descriptions. WRAIR History WRAIR Finding Aid WRAIR Association Finding Aid AV material Finding Aid PBF Highlights Record of the Armed Forces Epidemiological Board, 1941-1992 Records of the Army Medical Research Program on Malaria, 1963-1979 Records of the Migratory Animal Pathological Survey, 1963-1973 Records of the Tropical Research Medical Laboratory, Puerto Rico Series I AV Materials Theodore Woodward Collection of AFEB Photographs, 1941-1994 Series II AFEB Records, 1941-1949 Series III AFEB Records, 1953-1992 Overseas Laboratories Overseas Laboratories Finding Aid George W. Hunter III Papers Joseph E. Smadel Papers Records of the Council of Federal Nursing Services, 1943-1983 Records of the SEATO Medical Research Laboratory, Thailand, 1955-2013 Records of the United States Army Medical Research Team (WRAIR) Vietnam, 1963-1983 Records of the United States Army Medical Research Unit, Belem, 1971-1979 Records of the United States Army Medical Research Unit, Brasilia, 1971-1999 Records of the United States Army Medical Research Unit, Europe, 1945-2015 Records of the United States Army Medical Research Unit, Kenya, 1969-1999 Records of the United States Army Medical Research Unit, Malaysia, 1952-1989 Records of the United States Army Medical Research Unit, Panama, 1959-1976 Records of the United States Army Surgical Research Team (WRAIR), Japan, 1968-1969 Records of the United States Army Tropical Research Medical Laboratory, Puerto Rico, 1950-1966 Records of the United States Medical Research and Development Project, Uganda 1959-1969 Theodore E. Woodward Papers, 1943-1995