Academy of Medicine Archives

Collection

Identifier: MS C 320

Abstract

Constitution, bylaws, membership lists, board of directors minutes, meeting announcements, and other documents.

Dates

1936; 1960-1991

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Academy of Medicine (Washington, D.C.) (Organization)

Physical Location

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

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

Collection is restricted. Only materials older than 25 years from date of creation are open. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.

Copyright and Re-use Information

Donor's copyrights were transferred to the public domain. However, written permission of the Academy of Medicine is required to cite, quote or publish materials less than 25 years old. 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.

Privacy Information

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Historical Note

The Academy was founded in 1935 for the advancement of the science and art of medicine and to promote the exchange of knowledge between medical and other scientific groups. Dr. Earl Baldwin McKinley, of the George Washington University School of Medicine, is recognized as its founder. More recently it has become involved in the local D.C. medical school community by sponsoring an annual essay contest on the subject of bioethics. The Academy is a diverse group of physicians, admitting women to its membership in 1981.