In 1920, Sir Frederick Grant Banting and Charles H. Best discovered insulin, a hormone which would allow millions of people with diabetes world wide to live a normal healthy life.

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Photographs
Family photograph albums and other photographs related to Banting's life and work.

Letters, Diaries & Papers
An avid writer, Banting has written several short stories. This section also includes personal letters to his family, diaries, and some of his scientific papers.

Sketchbooks & Paintings
Banting's dream was to retire at the age of 50 and become a full time artist. Unfortunately he didn't realize this dream. Included here are numerous sketches and paintings.

Media Clippings
A compilation of magazine and newspaper clippings about Banting's life, art, and work.

Artifacts
A collection of Banting's medals, pipes, a pair of his glasses, and his painting materials.

Links
A guide to other information on the Internet about Banting, Diabetes, and Insulin.

Bibliography
A bibliography of selected resources on Banting and the discovery of insulin.

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