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National Library of Medicine Miscellaneous Recordings Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OH 70

Abstract

Miscellaneous reel-to-reel tape recordings pertaining to the history of the National Library of Medicine found in HMD.

Dates

  • 1944-1981

Extent

2.75 Linear Feet

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

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.

Privacy Information

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Collection Summary

Miscellaneous reel-to-reel tape recordings of events pertaining to the history of the National Library of Medicine dating between 1944-1981 (2.75 l.f.). Included are the NLM groundbreaking ceremony (June 12, 1959), the NLM dedication ceremony (Dec. 14, 1961), a radio interview with the Director, Dr. Martin M. Cummings (Mar. 21, 1969), the presentation ceremony of the Paul Dudley White portrait to NLM (June 24, 1966), and speeches made at the official closing of the NLM's card catalog (March 5, 1981). There are also 3 audio cassettes.

Abstract

Miscellaneous reel-to-reel tape recordings pertaining to the history of the National Library of Medicine found in HMD.

Physical Location

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

Provenance

Found in HMD. Accession #816.

General

Processed by
John P. Rees
Processing Completed
February 2003
Encoded by
John P. Rees
Title
Finding Aid to the National Library of Medicine Miscellaneous Recordings Collection, 1944-1981
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
John P. Rees
Date
2003
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

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area

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