Cooper, William White, 1871
Collection Summary
Consists of a wide variety of receipts, letters, notes, memos, certificates, postcards, and business cards bearing the autographs of significant figures in the history of medicine, the NLM, and from U.S. history.
The collection's bulk originates with the distribution of John Shaw Billings' Index Catalogue and the personal contacts with scientists and physicians which were cultivated in the process. There are many receipts returned verifying delivery of annual versions of the Index Catalogue dating from the 1880s through 1905. Most items predating 1860 were acquired through donation or purchase.
Dates
- 1871
Extent
From the Collection: 5.04 Linear Feet (12 boxes)
Language of Materials
Collection materials primarily in English
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Collection Summary
Consists of a wide variety of receipts, letters, notes, memos, certificates, postcards, and business cards bearing the autographs of significant figures in the history of medicine, the NLM, and from U.S. history.
The collection's bulk originates with the distribution of John Shaw Billings' Index Catalogue and the personal contacts with scientists and physicians which were cultivated in the process. There are many receipts returned verifying delivery of annual versions of the Index Catalogue dating from the 1880s through 1905. Most items predating 1860 were acquired through donation or purchase.
Creator
- From the Collection: National Library of Medicine (U.S.) (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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