Fun Facts about the Collection

How It Started: Arol Augsberger, then a doctor in the Ohio State University College of Optometry, wrote to celebrities asking for a pair of their eyeglasses with a photo of them wearing the glasses.

From Optometry to MHC: The collection was displayed in the lobby of the College of Optometry for many years. It was in storage when the College of Optometry was remodeled, and ultimately donated to the MHC in 2007.

Our Favorite Spectacles

Stephen King
(1947 –) American author

Jack Hanna
(1947 –) Former director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo

Mary Kay Ash
(1918 – 2001) Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics

How to Learn More

Schedule a Tour: Contact the MHC to schedule a tour. Email us at mhcmail@osumc.edu, or call us at (614) 292-3275. We are located in Columbus, Ohio.

More to Come: We hope to launch a Celebrity Eyewear digital exhibit at go.osu.edu/mhc later this year.

Watch for more Curator's Top 25 artifact highlights throughout the rest of 2022!

Medical Heritage Center Contact Information

The Ohio State University Health Sciences Library
5th Floor, Prior Hall
376 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-3275
go.osu.edu/mhc