Series 4: Subject Files, 1951-1984 (bulk 1963-1984)
Scope and Contents
This series contains correspondence, notes, reports, and publications documenting internal and external issues concerning the Library filed by subject. Topics include technology, library administration, congressional legislation, government agencies, and medical libraries. Also included are four files concerning copyright which relate to the Williams & Wilkins Co. v. The United States case. All other files from Cummings' office concerning this matter were filed with both Scott Adams' and the Reference Service Division's files and later were arranged into MS C 421 Williams & Wilkins Co. v. The United States Records. The sub-series is arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- 1951-1984 (bulk 1963-1984)
Extent
From the Collection: 118.3 Linear Feet (101 boxes + mapdrawer)
Language of Materials
Collection materials primarily in English
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Scope and Contents
This series contains correspondence, notes, reports, and publications documenting internal and external issues concerning the Library filed by subject. Topics include technology, library administration, congressional legislation, government agencies, and medical libraries. Also included are four files concerning copyright which relate to the Williams & Wilkins Co. v. The United States case. All other files from Cummings' office concerning this matter were filed with both Scott Adams' and the Reference Service Division's files and later were arranged into MS C 421 Williams & Wilkins Co. v. The United States Records. The sub-series is arranged alphabetically.
Creator
- From the Collection: National Library of Medicine (U.S.). Office of the Director (Organization)
Collecting Area Details
Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area
8600 Rockville Pike
Bldg 38/1E-21, MSC 3819
Bethesda MD 20894 US
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