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Teaching of Medical History in the United States and Canada: field survey collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 427

Abstract

Correspondence, printed matter, and completed survey forms relating to a survey of medical history teaching in the United States and Canada

Dates

  • Creation: 1947-1971

Extent

2.1 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Creator

Physical Location

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

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

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

Copyright and Re-use Information

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Collection Summary

Contains correspondence, printed matter, and completed survey forms relating to a survey of medical history teaching in the United States and Canada conducted by Miller in 1967-1968. Includes background correspondence and material relating to the publication of the final report. The bulk of the collection consists of folders for individual schools, listed alphabetically, containing survey forms, correspondence, and information on library holdings. Major correspondents include John E. Gordon, the History of the Life Sciences Study Section at the National Institutes of Health, and the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation.

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence, printed matter, and completed survey forms relating to a survey of medical history teaching in the United States and Canada

Physical Location

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

Provenance

Gift of Genevieve Miller, January 27, 1986.

General

Processed by
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Processing Completed
1987, 2007
Encoded by
Jim Labosier

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Subject

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Finding Aid to the Teaching of Medical History in the United States and Canada: field survey collection, 1947-1971
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Date
1987; 2007
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

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
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