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Scope and Contents From the Series: The Writings series contains manuscripts, reprints, and published reports regarding a variety of artificial heart and cardiovascular research topics. The series is divided into three sub-series: Watson Drafts and Reprints, NHLBI Drafts and Reprints, NIH Publications. The first sub-series consists of drafts and journal articles that were authored or co-authored by Watson. Researchers should note that this is not a comprehensive set of Watson's published writings. The second sub-series...

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series documents the administrative decisions shaping the direction of the Artificial Heart Program (AHP) -- later known as the Devices and Technology Branch (DTB) -- and the research projects under its jurisdiction. Watson's career as Chief of the DTB also can be traced through these files. The series contains material from throughout Watson's association with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) as well as material created prior to his arrival. It is divided into...