It Happened at Michigan: How the Bodies of Two Bank Robbers Ended up at U-M Medical School

Oct. 12, 2026
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What connects a notorious 19th-century bank robbery to the University of Michigan Medical School? A story from the Bentley Historical Library recounts how two U-M medical students became involved in the aftermath of Jesse James’ attempted robbery in Northfield, Minnesota, revealing a darker chapter in the history of medical education.

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