Preserve the Legacy of Polio Care
A structured workspace for documenting iron lung history, patient stories, and medical equipment heritage
Heritage Workspace
Quick Start Templates
Artifact Catalog
Record equipment details, dates, and provenance
Oral History
Document patient experiences and caregiver memories
Exhibition Plan
Organize display requirements and conservation needs
Artifact Catalog
Track iron lungs, ventilators, and related equipment with structured documentation
No artifacts cataloged yet. Click "Add Artifact" to begin documenting equipment.
Patient Stories
Structured framework for oral histories and caregiver testimonies
No patient stories recorded. Use the storytelling framework to preserve caregiver and patient memories.
Preservation Plans
Organize conservation strategies and exhibition requirements
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Using This Heritage Workspace
This tool helps medical historians, nursing students, and preservationists organize documentation about iron lung technology and polio care. The workspace includes templates for cataloging artifacts, structuring oral histories, and planning exhibitions.
Getting Started
Begin with the Artifact Catalog template. Each entry tracks equipment details like manufacturer, year, serial number, and current location. Add photos by linking to digital archives or noting physical storage conditions.
Documenting Stories
The oral history framework guides you through capturing patient and caregiver experiences. Focus on daily care routines, equipment modifications, and emotional aspects of treatment. These stories become valuable resources for nursing education.
Creating Plans
Build preservation plans that include conservation recommendations, exhibition layouts, and research questions. Share these with museums or history societies that might display your collection.
Common Approach
Medical historians often start with a single institution's collection. Add artifacts chronologically. Cross-reference patient stories with equipment records. Look for patterns in care evolution across decades.
Exporting Your Work
Use the Export button to save all your records as JSON. Import this file into other historians' workspaces. Share preservation plans with relevant institutions for feedback and collaboration.
Storage and Privacy
All data stays in your browser using localStorage. Export regularly if you plan to continue work on another device. No data is sent to servers or third parties.