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(3) Digest, 1964 June 29

 File — Box: 68, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series consists mainly of notes and drafts of speeches documenting Cummings' speaking engagements at dedications, conferences, and a variety of other professional events. Topics include medical library technology, the National Library of Medicine, the Medical Library Assistance Act, the National Medical Library Network, William Osler, and John Shaw Billings. The speeches from 1963 to 1976 have been numbered and arranged chronologically by Cummings' staff. In addition, information about the location of the presentation and any subsequent publications, if relevant, is included. After 1976 his staff discontinued the numbering system. For intellectual access, the speeches from the later years have been described individually replicating Cummings' earlier filing system.

Dates

  • 1964 June 29

Extent

From the Collection: 118.3 Linear Feet (101 boxes + mapdrawer)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials primarily in English

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series consists mainly of notes and drafts of speeches documenting Cummings' speaking engagements at dedications, conferences, and a variety of other professional events. Topics include medical library technology, the National Library of Medicine, the Medical Library Assistance Act, the National Medical Library Network, William Osler, and John Shaw Billings. The speeches from 1963 to 1976 have been numbered and arranged chronologically by Cummings' staff. In addition, information about the location of the presentation and any subsequent publications, if relevant, is included. After 1976 his staff discontinued the numbering system. For intellectual access, the speeches from the later years have been described individually replicating Cummings' earlier filing system.

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area

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