Marietta, Georgia – February 25, 2026- Life University (Life U) recently acquired its comprehensive collection of original Palmer Chiropractic Green Books through the generous benefaction of esteemed donors. This collection includes every edition of every volume of the Green Books, making it arguably one of the most distinguished archives of its kind in the world. These treasured volumes have now found their permanent home in the Drs. Sid E. & Nell K. Williams Library on the Life U campus.
The publications that comprise this collection are of profound historical and empirical significance to the chiropractic profession. With this collection, generations of future chiropractors will continue to be inspired by our preserved heritage. The display also features portraits and descriptions honoring B.J. Palmer, his wife Mabel Palmer and their indelible contributions to the profession as a whole.
Two remarkable chiropractors curated this collection over decades of searching. Dr. H.T. Hughes graduated from the Palmer School of Chiropractic in 1947. He started collecting Green Books in the early 1950s. His son, Dr. H. Brad Hughes, a 1981 Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic graduate, continued the collection until it was completed in the early 2000s. Life U pays tribute to these two chiropractors for curating such an exceptional collection.
In addition, this collection was made possible by the vision and commitment of many donors who have entrusted Life U with the privilege of safeguarding this remarkable legacy. With deepest gratitude, Life U honors their roles in ensuring that the story and philosophy of Chiropractic endures.
Donors:
Dr. Greg and Jani Barnes
Dr. Daniel and Sheila Bai
Dr. Amy Bend and Richard Giuli
Dr. David and Kim Berring
Drs. Jean-Guy and Denise Daigneault
Dr. John Downes
Dr. Noah and Kerri De Koyer
Dr. Kevin and Liliana Fogarty
Drs. Joe Foley and Diane DeReu-Foley
Dr. B.J. Hardick
Dr. Cliff and Lin Hardick
Dr. Leana Hart
Dr. Stu and Eve Katzen
Drs. Randy and Allison Kloss
Drs. Gilles and Melissa LaMarche
Dr. Joe and Sandy Lupo
Dr. Chad and Kelly MacNaughton
Dr. Brian and Jean McAulay
Dr. Randy and Deborah O’ Dell
Dr. Dan and Merily Pompa
Drs. Eric G. Russell and Yvonne Villanueva-Russell
Dr. Brian and Brooke Stenzler
Dr. Tom and Megan Stetson
Drs. Amy Culver and Matt Tonnos
Drs. C. Gus and Jacqueline Tsiapalis
Life U is humbled to be chosen as a “Keeper of the Sacred Trust” in this manner, simply meaning that the University continues to foster and uphold the history and traditions of Chiropractic even as we help shape the profession of the future.
Founded in 1974, Life University is a health sciences institution most known for its College of Chiropractic. Undergraduates can pursue 12 undergraduate degrees; a pre-chiropractic, degree-seeking pathway; and three graduate degrees within the College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies. Some degree programs are offered to distance learners through the College of Online Education.
Life University strives to empower our students to succeed both professionally and personally. At Life U, we innovate our approach to higher education, while also remaining true to our philosophical commitment to produce informed leaders who exemplify humanistic values in their professions. To achieve this goal, LIFE recognizes and demonstrates its dedication through three official Life University Values: Lasting Purpose, Vitalism and Integrity.
Life U’s 110-acre campus in Marietta, Georgia, just northwest of Atlanta, is home to more than 2,400 undergraduate, graduate and professional students who come from all 50 United States and more than 60 countries.
For more information about Life University, please visit life.edu.
About Life University
Life University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees, and also has programmatic accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The mission of Life University is to empower students with the education, skills and values necessary for career success and life fulfillment, based on a vitalistic philosophy.
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