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Walter Reed Memorial Association records

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 6

Abstract

Records of an association founded for the purpose of erecting a monument to Walter Reed in Washington, D.C.

Dates

  • Creation: 1902-1912

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet

Creator

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

Donor's copyrights were transferred to the public domain. Archival collections often contain mixed copyrights; while NLM is the owner of the physical items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. It is the user's responsibility to research and understand any applicable copyright and re-publication rights not allowed by fair use. NLM does not grant permissions to publish.

Copyright and Re-use Information

Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.

Privacy Information

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Historical Note

Incorporated in the District of Columbia in April, 1904, the Walter Reed Memorial Association was formed to raise $25,000 for two purposes. First, interest accrued from the principal sum would be given to Major Reed's widow and daughter for the duration of their lives. After their deaths the Association would devote the funds to creating a permanent memorial to Reed in the District of Columbia. The association reached its $25,000 goal in 1907 and continued to serve Mrs. Reed until her death in 1950 and Blossom Reed until her death in 1964. The Association completed its last task with the dedication of a sculptured memorial at Walter Reed Memorial Hospital on November 21, 1966.

Collection Summary

Correspondence concerning donations to the Association (1904-12); printed matter, clippings about the Association and its funding (1903-06); legal papers pertaining to the Association's formation (1902-06), and financial statements of the Walter Reed Memorial Association (1904-12). Pertains to the acquisition of funds for the purpose of erecting a monument to Walter Reed. Correspondents include Charles F. Adams, Frank Billings, S. E. Chaillé, Christopher Childs, Calvin DeWitt, Carlos J. Finlay, Daniel C. Gilman, W. C. Gorgas, L. Emmett Holt, J. R. Kean, W. W. Keen, J. H. Musser, and Leonard Wood. DeWitt was secretary of the Association.

Abstract

Records of an association founded for the purpose of erecting a monument to Walter Reed in Washington, D.C.

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Provenance

Gift.

General

Processed by
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Re-Processing Completed
2002
Encoded by
Jim Labosier
Title
Finding Aid to the Walter Reed Memorial Association records, 1902-1912
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Date
2002
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English
Edition statement
1.0

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

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