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National Institute of Health Building 1 Cornerstone Contents Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 321

Collection Summary

Consists of copies of documents placed in cornerstone of Building 1 at NIH dedication in 1938. Includes copies of the letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Luke I. Wilson and the paper, "Development of the National Institute of Health from 1930 to 1938."

Dates

  • Creation: 1935-1938

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite.

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

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

Copyright

Copyright status is unknown. Contact the Reference Staff for details regarding rights. 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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Historical Note

The cornerstone of the National Institute of Health's first building in Bethesda, Md. was laid on June 30, 1938. The building is known as Building 1, or the James A. Shannon Building.

Collection Summary

Consists of copies of documents placed in cornerstone of Building 1 at NIH dedication in 1938. Includes copies of the letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Luke I. Wilson and the paper, "Development of the National Institute of Health from 1930 to 1938."
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