Parkland has digitized thousands of historical items to improve access to its diverse collections, such as publications, photographs, prints, scrapbooks, meeting minutes, board meeting notes, correspondence, annual reports, yearbooks and newspaper articles. Additionally, there are other unique materials such as original artwork, artifacts, memorabilia from special events and notable individuals, and "The White Cap: A History of Nursing at Parkland." This includes scrapbooks of photographs and documents about the Women’s Auxiliary to the DCHD, event files, and a special collection on the assassination of JFK and the events in the Parkland Trauma room. Parkland is committed to building and continually enhancing a collection of both unpublished and published materials, including research reports, Parkland publications, and other reference resources.
Collections
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Artifacts
This collection consists of original pieces that were either bought or donated to Parkland.
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Artwork and Paintings
Original artwork and paintings donated to Parkland by staff, patients and organizations.
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Audio Visuals
Materials gathered and organized by Parkland or an external vendor for a Parkland project or event. This collection features filmstrips, movies and other projection materials, along with audio recordings, video content from VHS tapes, slides and floppy disks.
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Board and Committee
This collection includes documents from Board and Committee meetings. It features reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence related to general, board, and executive meetings for the Parkland board of managers and Parkland Auxiliary.
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General Holdings
General details about Parkland that are not part of a specific collection.
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Healthcare History at Parkland
This collection includes publications and photos related to Parkland's role in delivering healthcare to Dallas County since it began operating in 1894.
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John F. Kennedy
This collection includes documents, photos, films, audio recordings, artifacts and other materials related to John F. Kennedy and the events surrounding November 22, 1963.
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Memorabilia and Donor Signages
This collection focuses on donations made to Parkland and the rewards given to its employees for enhancement and acknowledgment.
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Newspaper and Web Clippings
The collection of newspaper clippings includes articles about Parkland from media outlets. The articles are organized first by date and then by the title of the event.
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Parkland Auxiliary
This is a collection of items published and supported by Parkland Auxiliary and the Women’s Auxiliary to DCHD from the 1930s to now. It includes scrapbooks of events, yearbooks, The Verb, annual reports, and minutes from board, general and executive meetings of the Auxiliary.
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Photo Gallery
The photo gallery features digital images from a collection of photographs showcasing different significant events sponsored by Parkland, as well as people and places from 1965 to present. This includes Camp I-Thonka-Chi burn Camp, JFK's visit to Parkland and other noteworthy events.
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Postcards, Posters and Stamps
This collection includes more than forty postcards featuring assorted designs from its beginning.
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Publications
This collection includes various publications created by Parkland for its employees and about Parkland, ranging from the 1900s to today. Examples are Parkland Highlights, Parkland Now and Parkland Pulse.
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Reports
The collection of reports spans from 1900 to 2024. It features annual reports, messages from the Chief Executive Officer and updates from other key leaders at Parkland.
Contact Us
The collection highlights Parkland's historical role and influence on the community. Other archive materials may also cover topics related to Parkland's history. For more research help and information, contact us at archives@phhs.org.
The Parkland website makes information easily accessible, helping staff and the public make informed choices and quality decisions regarding economic governance and public policy. Most of these digitized images are available online for free and are organized into various categories.