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Winifred Sewell papers

 Collection
Identifier: HMD MS ACC 2003-009

Abstract

UNPROCESSED COLLECTION. "Mother of MeSH" professional files related to her work as an NLM contractor, special librarian and information professional. Primarily worked as a contractor/consultant; also taught courses at Univ. of Maryland College of Lib and Info Science. Deceased in 2002. Strong connection with MLA and SLA as well. Area of specialty was controlled vocabularies, medical terminology, medical librarianship. One of original contractors hired... by NLM to developed MESH. Personal memorabilia, awards, plaques, diplomas.

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Dates

  • Creation: 1930-2001

Extent

21.46 Linear Feet

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Access Restrictions

Unprocessed collection. Access is restricted. See Reference Librarian for information regarding access.

Copyright and Re-use Information

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.

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Privacy Information

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Collection Summary

"Mother of MeSH" professional files related to her work as an NLM contractor, special librarian and information professional. Primarily worked as a contractor/consultant; also taught courses at Univ. of Maryland College of Lib and Info Science. Deceased in 2002. Strong connection with MLA and SLA as well. Area of specialty was controlled vocabularies, medical terminology, medical librarianship. One of original contractors hired by NLM to developed... MESH. Personal memorabilia, awards, plaques, diplomas.

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