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Catholic University Medical Film Collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACC 2017-02

Abstract

PARTIALLY PROCESSED COLLECTION. Films address a range of topics including nursing, prenatal and neonatal care, infant and child development, mental health, medical ethics, aging, and human sexuality.

Dates

  • 1942-1977

Extent

8 Linear Feet (65 reels, 8 boxes)

Creator

Physical Location

Materials stored offsite; 30 days prior notice required. Contact the Historical Audiovisuals Program for more information.

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Copyright Information

These items may be under copyright protection. Please ask copyright owner for permission before publishing. Contact the Reference Staff for details regarding rights.

Collection Summary

The films address multiple topics related to nursing and health and include titles on broader disciplines and those outside medicine--humanism, theology, philosophy. Medical ethics, the training of nurses, home health care, loneliness and anxiety, human sexuality, and interviews with thought leaders of the day are included. Note that if a title includes an HF# or NLM call# in parentheses, the library holds an individually cataloged copy of that title, with an analog viewing copy available at NLM.

Abstract

PARTIALLY PROCESSED COLLECTION. Films address a range of topics including nursing, prenatal and neonatal care, infant and child development, mental health, medical ethics, aging, and human sexuality.

Physical Location

Materials stored offsite; 30 days prior notice required. Contact the Historical Audiovisuals Program for more information.

Custodial History

The National Library of Medicine received these films in 2017 from the library of the Catholic University of America's nursing school, founded in 1932 and recenly renamed the Conway School of Nursing. The school offers bachelor's, master's and Ph.D degres in nursing and related specialties and has been recognized for its program offerings, quality of faculty, and commitment to care of vulnerable populations. The library weeded its collection of instructional and educational films in preparation for renovations and the repurposing of traditional library spaces.

Provenance

Gift, Catholic University of America, 20170210, Accession 2017-02

General

Processed by
Ethan Cheng
Processing Completed
2019
Encoded by
Sarah Eilers
Title
Finding Aid to the Catholic University Medical Film Collection, 1942-1977
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
Historical Audiovisual Program History of Medicine Division
Date
2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latn
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English
Edition statement
1.0

Revision Statements

  • 2023-05-24: *Titles with an asterisk have been digitized and may be available online in NLM Digital Collections. Other titles may have analog viewing copies.

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Historical Audiovisuals Collection Collecting Area

Contact:
8600 Rockville Pike
Bldg 38/1E-21, MSC 3819
Bethesda MD 20894
1-888-FINDNLM (1-888-346-3656)