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William A. Silverman papers on retrolental fibroplasia

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 429

Abstract

Contains correspondence and one audiotape on the history of retrolental fibroplasia, collected by Silverman during the preparation of his book Retrolental fibroplasia: a modern parable.

Dates

  • 1949-1980 (bulk 1973-1980)

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

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.

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Collection Summary

Contains correspondence and one audiotape on the history of retrolental fibroplasia, collected by Silverman during the preparation of his book Retrolental fibroplasia: a modern parable. Includes material on the first identified cases of retrolental fibroplasia and on the cooperative study of the disease done in 1953-1954. Correspondents include J.D. Baum, Paul A. Chandler, Stewart H. Clifford, Richard L. Day, Harry H. Gordon, Lars J. Gyllensten, Ray Hepner, Everett Kinsey, John B. McPherson, Arnall Patz, and Clement A. Smith.

Abstract

Contains correspondence and one audiotape on the history of retrolental fibroplasia, collected by Silverman during the preparation of his book Retrolental fibroplasia: a modern parable.

Physical Location

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

Provenance

Gift of William A. Silverman, M.D., October 14, 1986.

General

Processed by
HMD staff; Jim Labosier
Processing Completed
1986; 2007
Encoded by
Jim Labosier
Title
Finding Aid to the William A. Silverman papers on retrolental fibroplasia, 1949-1980 (bulk 1973-1980)
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD staff; Jim Labosier
Date
1986; 2007
Language of description
Undetermined
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

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