The Pediatric History Center, located in the Bakwin Library of the American Academy of Pediatrics, collects books, articles, manuscripts, photographs, audiotapes, videotapes, films, artifacts, organizational records, oral histories and other materials related to the history of pediatrics in the United States and Canada and the history of the Academy itself. Through its Oral History Program, the Center conducts interviews with selected pediatricians and other leaders in the advancement of children's health care, preserving the recordings and transcripts. The Pediatric History Center preserves and organizes these materials to make them available for use by Academy members, staff, and outside researchers. Assistance with historical research is available through the archivist; however, individuals wishing to conduct extensive research are encouraged to make an appointment to visit the archives.

• Current and historical Academy documents and other publications on the development of pediatrics and the growth of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• A growing oral history collection for use by members, staff and outside scholars.
• A collection of audio- and videotapes on the history of pediatrics as well as on various aspects of child health.
• A growing collection of artifacts reflecting the history of pediatrics, the most significant of which is the Gauchat collection of infant feeders.

To obtain additional information on the Pediatric History Center, contact history@aap.org.