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Theodore Wiprud Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 43

Abstract

Newsletters distributed to Medical Society of the District of Columbia members during World War II and letters sent by members that were often reproduced in those newsletters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1942-1946

Extent

0.42 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.

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.

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Privacy Information

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Biographical Note

Theodore Wiprud served as executive director and secretary of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia from 1938 to 1963. During that period he was also managing editor of the Medical Annals of the District of Columbia.

Collection Summary

Letters, 1942-1946, sent to Wiprud by physician members of the MSDC who were serving in the U.S. armed forces during World War II. Newsletters prepared by Wiprud, often incorporating text from the letters he received, and distributed to MSDC members, 1943-1946.
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