Using the RUSH Archives

Please explore this webpage and our online resources before contacting the RUSH Archives for assistance.

Contact the Archivist

To contact Nathalie Wheaton, MSLS, Archivist, Ask the RUSH Archives.

Note for researchers 

Reference requests from RUSH staff and students are given precedence. External requests will be addressed as time allows. However, our website will lead you to a number of digital resources from the RUSH Archives that may meet your information needs.

Visiting the RUSH Archives

The RUSH Archives offers on-site services by appointment only. Often, we can assist researchers virtually. To request an appointment, Ask the RUSH Archives.

Location

1700 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 086, Chicago, IL 60612.

Using our Material in your Publication/Exhibit/Presentation

Contact the Archivist for a Permission to Publish form and fee table.

Citing our Collections

Footnotes or captions should indicate the collection or other identifying information from our finding aids. Please contact the Archivist for more information. Basic format for citation: 

[Identification of item], in the [Name of Collection] [Collection Number], RUSH University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for Medical Records/Patient Records?

Visit RUSH University Medical Center's Health Information Management Office.

Looking for Student Records/Transcripts?

Visit RUSH University's Office of the Registrar.

Looking for Verification/Credentials for Residency or Fellowship Programs?

Visit Graduate Medical Education.

Looking for Birth, Death or other Vital Records?

Visit the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Looking for other Chicago area collections or health history resources?

Visit our Other History Resources page.