Organization Type: Library Address: 625 Elmwood Avenue Room 208 City: Rochester State Or Province: New York Zip / Postal Code: 14620 Country: United States Telephone Number: 585-275-5010 Fax Number: (585)273-1230 Abstract: The History of Dentistry collection contains historical materials and photographs pertaining to the history of the Eastman Dental Center and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. Materials may be used in the library during normal hours of operation. SERVICES: A photocopier and scanner are available for use. Reference service is available. Materials are not available via interlibrary loan. Holdings: Board minutes 1915 – present; Annual Reports 1921 – present. European dental clinics – Images, written and printed materials. School for Dental Hygienists – Images, written and printed materials, Rochester Dental Dispensary – Images, written and printed materials. Dental history in Rochester and surrounding areas – Images, written and printed materials. Biographical: board members, directors and faculty - Images, written and printed materials; EDC Departments - Images written and printed materials URMC/EDC Departments Images, written and printed materials URMC/EDC merger - Images, written and printed materials Press Releases 1976 – present. Dentistry Publications, Dentistry events – Images, written and printed materials Dentistry Newsletters, Newspaper clipping file – 1900s – present; Dentistry Exhibits Online. Eastman Dental Dispensary School for Dental Hygienists Class Photos – 1957-1960; Birdcages & Nursery Rhyme Walls: the waiting rooms of the European Dental Clinics, Frederick J. Hofschneider, DDS; Historical Images in UR Research - University of Rochester's Institutional Repository; Early 20th century Dentistry photos. Contact Name, Title: Elizabeth Kettell, Librarian Contact Telephone Number: 585-275-3247 Contact Email Address: Elizabeth_kettell@urmc.rochester.edu Web Site: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/dentistry/education/library/index.cfm Collection Subject Strengths: History of Dentistry, History of Hospitals, History of Stomatology Organization Type: Archive, Library, Museum Address: American Academy of Ophthalmology 655 Beach Street City: San Francisco State Or Province: California Zip / Postal Code: 94109 Country: United States Telephone Number: 415-561-8502 Fax Number: 1-415-561-8567 Abstract: Founded in 1980, the Museum of Vision strives to preserve ophthalmic heritage and to inspire appreciation of vision science, ophthalmology and contributions made toward preventing blindness worldwide. This is accomplished through a collection which includes artifacts, books, and archives. In 2004, Dr. Stanley M. Truhlsen established an endowment to fund the Stanley M. Truhlsen, MD Director of Ophthalmic Heritage within the Museum of Vision, a position currently held by Jenny Benjamin. SERVICES: image rights and reproduction, historical research, object identification (not appraisal), elementary school curriculum (available on-line only). EXHIBITS: Museum of Vision is open by appointment, Monday through Friday 10 am – 5 pm, no admission fee. WEBSITE: includes a searchable collections database, exhibits, and access to biographies, oral histories, and educational resources. Holdings: The museum’s holdings can be divided into museum, library, and archive. MUSEUM: holds over 10,500 artifacts including ancient and modern examples of alternative medicine, art, furniture, instruments, memorabilia, numismatics, philately, pharmaceuticals, and vision aids. Holdings include The Harriet and J. William Rosenthal, MD Collection. LIBRARY: holds over 2,000 books with over 200 rare volumes including the Spencer E. Sherman, MD Antique Ophthalmology Book Collection, the M. Wallace Friedman, MD Rare Book Collection. ARCHIVE: holds over 35 collections of corporate records, personal papers, photographs, oral histories, and film. Corporate records include the American Academy of Ophthalmology and its predecessor, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Optical Company. Special note should be made of the personal records in the archive of Drs. Rudolf Bock, Charles H. May, George K. Kambara, Carl Koller, Irving Leopold, Robert Machemer, Marshall M. Parks and Bruce Spivey. Contact Name, Title: Jenny E. Benjamin, Director Contact Telephone Number: 1-415-561-8502 Contact Email Address: jbenjamin@aao.org Web Site: http://www.museumofvision.org/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anatomy, History of Anesthesiology and Anesthesia, History of Hospitals [show all 12] Organization Type: Archive Address: 760 Alexander Road P.O. Box 1 City: Princeton State Or Province: New Jersey Zip / Postal Code: 08543-0001 Country: United States Telephone Number: 609-275-4051 Fax Number: 609-452-8097 Abstract: The New Jersey Hospital Association's archive is an archival record of the organization from its establishment in 1918. As such it contains historical information about not only NJHA, but its members, New Jersey's hospitals and their healthcare professionals. It covers New Jersey's health care policy, legislation, regulation and healthcare delivery system as well as a variety of other health care topics and issues. While some records exist from the early years of the archive, the bulk of the historical information begins after World War II, in the late 1940's. NJHA is the parent corporation. Also included are the records of NJHA's subsidiary corporations, including the nonprofit Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey, a 501(c) (3) and it's for profit entity the Healthcare Business Solutions. It includes records of several other NJHA corporate subsidiaries such as the insurance funds, and the Middle Atlantic Health Congress, that NJHA participated in. Some record series are confidential and do not allow access. Many other records are available to qualified researchers and an application form to apply for research access is available. Onsite access is available to no more than two researchers at a time. SERVICES: Very limited Library provided research and photocopying services can be provided to qualified researchers who cannot come onsite. Onsite access is at no charge and offsite services of the archive are at a fee-for-service. Holdings: The NJHA Association Archive Finding Aid is available upon request and provides a detailed list of record series, some annotated in the aid. In general there are 17 record series and nearly 200 archival boxes. It consists primarily of print documents however the archive does include an oversized collection of posters and blueprints, slides, videos, photographs, a manuscript from the first association president, two archival boxes of realia and guest registers. NJHA is a publisher of grey literature, monographs, serials and data and this information covers 1946 to the present. Contact Name, Title: Terry Laushell, Manager, Membership Information Contact Telephone Number: 609-275-4051 Contact Email Address: tlaushell@njha.com Web Site: http://www.njha.com/ Collection Subject Strengths: History of Hospitals, History of Public Health Organization Type: Archive Address: 1700 West Van Buren Street TOB #086 City: Chicago State Or Province: Illinois Zip / Postal Code: 60612-5500 Country: United States Telephone Number: 312-942-6358 Fax Number: (312) 942 -3342 Abstract: Rush University Medical Center traces its history to the charter of Rush Medical College, its oldest component. Rush Medical College was founded March 2, 1837, two days before the incorporation of the city of Chicago. The foundation of the Rush Archives lies in the initiatives of concerned Rush faculty who mourned the loss of valuable records in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The collections of the Rush University Medical Center Archives contain the historic administrative records of the Medical Center and Rush University and its four colleges (Rush Medical College, Rush College of Nursing, Graduate College, and College of Health Sciences). The Rush Archives also includes the historic records of its predecessor and affiliated institutions, including Presbyterian Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, St. Luke's Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing, Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital, Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing, and Central Free Dispensary. The collection includes the personal papers of physicians, nurses, administrators, and alumni related to those institutions; a large collection of photographs and audiovisual material; artifacts; oral history interviews; and digital assets. Internal reference requests are given precedence. External requests are addressed as time allows. However, the Rush Archives webpage will lead researchers to a number of digital resources that may meet their information needs. Holdings: The collection consists of more than 3000 linear feet of records relating to Rush University Medical Center, 2003 to the present; Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, 1969 to 2003; Rush University, 1972 to the present; Rush Medical College, 1837-1941 and 1969 to the present; Rush College of Nursing, 1972 to the present; Graduate College, 1974 to the present; College of Health Sciences, 1972 to the present; Presbyterian Hospital, 1883-1956; Presbyterian School of Nursing, 1903- 1956; St. Luke's Hospital, 1864-1956; St. Luke's School of Nursing, 1885-1956; Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital, 1956-1969; Presbyterian-St. Luke's School of Nursing, 1956-1969; Central Free Dispensary, 1867-1961, including photographs and audiovisual material; artifacts; oral history interviews; paintings; textiles; and digital assets. Contact Name, Title: Nathalie Wheaton, Archivist Contact Telephone Number: (312) 942-6358 Contact Email Address: nathalie_wheaton@rush.edu Web Site: http://rushu.libguides.com/rusharchives Collection Subject Strengths: History of Hospitals, History of Medicine, History of Nursing Organization Type: Library Address: 4720 Montgomery Lane P.O. Box 31220 City: Bethesda State Or Province: Maryland Zip / Postal Code: 20824-1220 Country: United States Telephone Number: 301-652-6611 Fax Number: 301-656-3620 Abstract: The Wilma L. West Library (WLW) acquires, organizes and retains literature and other media specific to occupational therapy and occupational science. Patrons may find material from related or supporting disciplines, such as rehabilitation, education, psychiatry or psychology, and health care delivery or administration as it relates to occupational therapy. The library's catalog is titled OT SEARCH and is available on-line by subscription. However, researchers can access it free of charge in the library. The full text of the indexed resources is not in this database; just the bibliographic information to identify the material and an author's abstract, when one exists. As available, OT SEARCH is adding links to sources for full-text copies. Currently OT SEARCH contains over 37,200 records of materials dating from 1910 to the present. The WLW Library is open from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, by appointment only. Appointments should be made at least twenty-four hours before the planned visit. Materials published since 1940 are available for interlibrary loan and the library is a member of DOCLINE. The "Guide to the Archives of the American Occupational Therapy Association" is available on the AOTF website, on www.archive.org and directly upon request form the Wilma L. West Library of the AOTF Institute for the Study of Occupation and Health. The Archive of the American Occupational Therapy Association The Archive of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is housed in a separate room adjacent to the library and is maintained by the library’s staff. This special collection includes: correspondence and early reprints of the founders of the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy; minutes and reports from the Association's governing boards, the Delegate/Representative Assembly, councils, and committees; records generated by AOTA's national office staff; minutes and/or proceedings from annual and midyear meetings; early legislation and grants important to occupational therapy's development; reports and publications from early occupational therapy schools and programs; records and correspondence concerning AOTA's interaction with other organizations or agencies; photographs of the Association's leaders, of significant events in its history, and of occupational therapists working with patients in various settings. Holdings: The collection of the Wilma L. West Library and Archives includes: Over 4300 monographs, dissertations and theses; over 2200 photographic images; Archives: 168 linear feet. Journals: a few of our historical journals include: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1947-present; Archives of Occupational Therapy, 1922-1924; Maryland Psychiatric Quarterly, 1911-1922; Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation, 1922-1952; and WFOT Bulletin, 1978-present. For a complete list of the journals that are held in the library and are indexed in OT SEARCH, please visit the library's website: <a href="http://www1.aota.org/otsearch/index.asp" >http://www1.aota.org/otsearch/index.asp</a>. Please note: only selected articles from these titles are indexed. For a Guide to the Archives of the AOTA, please go to: <a href="http://www1.aota.org/otsearch/docs/otslit.pdf" >http://www1.aota.org/otsearch/docs/otslit.pdf</a>. Contact Name, Title: Mindy A. Hecker, Director of Information Resources and the Wilma L. West Library Contact Telephone Number: 301-652-6611 ext 2558 Contact Email Address: mhecker@aotf.org Web Site: http://www.aotf.org Collection Subject Strengths: History of Hospitals, History of Medicine, History of Preventive or Occupational Medicine [show all 7]
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