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National Library of Medicine correspondence and autograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 1

Abstract

Collection of items gathered for their autographs of significant figures in the history of medicine, the NLM, and world history.

Dates

  • Creation: 1671-1992

Extent

5.04 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Creator

Physical Location

History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Copyright and Re-use Information

NLM does not possess copyright to the collection. 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

Archives and manuscript collections may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in any collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications for which the National Library of Medicine assumes no responsibility.

Collection Summary

Consists of a wide variety of receipts, letters, notes, memos, certificates, postcards, and business cards bearing the autographs of significant figures in the history of medicine, the NLM, and from U.S. history.

The collection's bulk originates with the distribution of John Shaw Billings' Index Catalogue and the personal contacts with scientists and physicians which were cultivated in the process. There are many receipts returned verifying delivery of annual versions of the Index Catalogue dating from the 1880s through 1905. Most items predating 1860 were acquired through donation or purchase.

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection of items gathered for their autographs of significant figures in the history of medicine, the NLM, and world history.

Physical Location

History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Provenance

Various purchases, transfers, and gifts. A sizable portion of this collection was originally part of the NLM archives.

General

Processed by
Jim Labosier
Encoded by
Jim Labosier

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Finding Aid to the National Library of Medicine correspondence and autograph collection, 1671-1992
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
Jim Labosier
Date
June 2015; 2002
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latn
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English
Edition statement
2.0

Collecting Area Details

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

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