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Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Dorothy M. Schullian Travel Notes

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 70
Abstract

Typescript notes about data in various libraries and repositories relating to the history of the National Library of Medicine, including its predecessors. Much of the material pertains to the period when John Shaw Billings was librarian.

Dates: 1955-1987
Found in: Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections

John Shaw Billings Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 81
Abstract

Primarily consists of Billings' correspondence during his time as head of the Library of the Surgeon General (1868-1895). Also includes some biographical information, a collection of Billings' reprints, speech texts, scrapbooks, and clippings.

Dates: 1841-1975
Found in: Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections

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