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  1. Organization Type: Library
    Address: 601 W. Lombard Street
    City: Baltimore
    State Or Province: Maryland
    Zip / Postal Code: 21201-1512
    Country: United States
    Telephone Number: 410-706-5048
    Abstract: The collections at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Health Sciences and Human Services Library are strong in the history of medicine and dentistry but also include collections on Social Work, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Pharmacy. Archival materials and special collections relating to the University of Maryland Baltimore and the Maryland State system are also held in the historical collections. Materials are available for public use but are library use only. It is best to make an appointment to use the collections; however, the space is usually open from 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday.
    Holdings: The Historical Collections of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library are comprised of eight separate book collections, and include significant materials in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and social work. The Crawford Collection, which includes early works on medicine and related fields, was originally the private collection of Dr. John Crawford, an early 19th century Baltimore physician. Following his death in 1813, the University of Maryland School of Medicine purchased the collection from his estate. This purchase represents the founding of the Health Sciences Library and by extension the entire University of Maryland Library System. The Cordell Collection, named for Dr. Eugene Cordell, an early historian of the University and first librarian of the institution, includes imprints in the field of medicine. The collection features works by such notables as John Hunter, Benjamin Rush, Hermann Boerhaave, and others. It also includes a substantial number of writings by early faculty members. The Grieves Collection contains significant works in the history of dentistry. Outstanding examples are complete sets of the oldest American dental journals, the first dentistry book published in the United States, as well as the volume Practica Medicine by Arnoldus de Villa Nova, published in Venice in 1497. Of particular note is the extensive collection of dental history prints representing the work of numerous renowned artists dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The Pharmacy Collection is rich in herbals, pharmacopoeias, materials on the history of pharmacy, and early pharmaceutical imprints. Notable authors represented include Armand Trousseau, George Urdang, Jacob Bigelow, and Jonathan Pereira. The Nursing Collection is the smallest, but contains first editions of Florence Nightingale's works, and also includes some of her original handwritten notes. The Social Work Collection began with the purchase of the Marie Stopes birth control collection. It includes significant works by such prominent social workers as Jane Addams, Dorothea Dix, Mary Ellen Richmond, Margaret Sanger, and Marie Stopes herself. Its scope ranges from topics such as birth control and world fertility studies, to child welfare, social settlements and the history of social work. The Kendall Historical Collection in physical therapy was donated to us by Dr. Florence P. Kendall, noted lecturer and author of works that have become core materials in the discipline of physical therapy. The collection includes significant twentieth century texts devoted to the study of anatomical structures, movement, and rehabilitative exercise. Other works offer a variety of studies devoted to orthopedic surgery, muscle function, and sports medicine. Of special interest is Dr. Kendall's own work, Muscles, Testing and Function, published in English and eight foreign language editions. The Ferencz Historical Collection is our most recent addition. Donated by Dr. Charlotte Ferencz, the collection includes chiefly twentieth century works in the field of heart disease. The collection informed and inspired Dr. Ferencz's own career in pediatrics and epidemiology, particularly in terms of her work in the area of congenital heart disease and her coordination of the Baltimore-Washington Infant Study. In addition to these book collections, there are archival materials relating to the history of the University of Maryland Baltimore and the history of medicine in Baltimore generally. Records include yearbooks and annual catalogs from the professional schools in the University of Maryland Baltimore. Collections also include papers from influential school founders, professors, and administrators.
    Contact Name, Title: Tara Wink, Historical Librarian And Archivist
    Contact Telephone Number: (410) 706-5048
    Contact Email Address: twink@hshsl.umaryland.edu
    Web Site: http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/resources/historical/index.cfm
    Collection Subject Strengths: History of Dentistry, History of Medicine, History of Nursing [show all 6]
  2. Organization Type: Archive
    Address: 6135 Roosevelt Highway (Facility Address) P.O. Box 1000
    City: Warm Springs
    State Or Province: Georgia
    Zip / Postal Code: 31830-2281
    Country: United States
    Telephone Number: 706-655-5616
    Abstract: The archives at Roosevelt Institute contain material that illustrates the history of the organization as a major center for the treatment of polio. The most significant part of the collection is the approximately 15,000 negatives, slides, and photographs of patient care and activities at the Institute dating from the late 1920s to the early 1970s. Most of the images are details of the many orthotic devices and assistive devices prescribed to help the patients with their daily activities. The collection also includes 30-40 hours of film showing the use of these devices in practice. Franklin Delano Roosevelt founded the Institute in 1927. The Institute is now operated by the state of Georgia as a comprehensive rehabilitation center. SERVICES: Photocopying, photo and video reproduction and research coordination.
    Holdings: The collection consists of 60 linear feet of miscellaneous paper records from the 70-year history of Roosevelt Institute including some of the papers of Dr. Robert Bennett and Dr. C. E. Irwin, some of the business office records, and daily census reports, plus 7,000 negatives (1927-1970), 3,000 photographic prints (1927-1970), patient scrapbooks, annual reports, newsletters, and memorabilia.
    Contact Name, Title: Michael D. Shadix, Librarian
    Contact Telephone Number: 706-655-5616
    Contact Email Address: mike.shadix@gvs.ga.gov
    Web Site: http://www.gvs.georgia.gov
    Collection Subject Strengths: History of Inoculation Vaccination and Immunization, History of Orthopedics, History of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
  3. 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]
  4. Organization Type: Archive
    Address: 3450 Chestnut Street Gumbel Building, Mezzanine Level
    City: New Orleans
    State Or Province: Louisiana
    Zip / Postal Code: 70115
    Country: United States
    Telephone Number: 504-897-8090
    Abstract: Touro Infirmary Archives houses the history of the hospital from 1852 to the present. Holdings include photographs, minute books, admission books (1855-1891), Touro Infirmary School of Nursing, Touro Auxiliary. There is a lot of New Orleans Jewish history as the hospital was founded and funded by Jews. Researchers wishing to contact staff by mail, should use the following address: 1401 Foucher Street New Orleans, LA 70115
    Holdings: All monographs are late 19th and 20th century. 12 linear feet of historic photographs plus other. 24 linear feet of School of Nursing. 18 feet of Auxilary. About 160 linear feet in all. At least 12 feet of New Orleans Jewish community.
    Contact Name, Title: Catherine C. Kahn, Archivist
    Contact Telephone Number: 504-897-8090
    Contact Email Address: kahnc@touro.com
    Web Site: https://www.touro.com/foundation/archives/
    Collection Subject Strengths: History of Anesthesiology and Anesthesia, History of Cardiology, History of Cookery and Nutrition [show all 18]
  5. Organization Type: Library
    Address: 1111 North Fairfax Street
    City: Alexandria
    State Or Province: Virginia
    Zip / Postal Code: 22314-1488
    Country: United States
    Telephone Number: 703-706-8534
    Abstract: Access to both the library and the archive resources are by appointment only. Contact the Information Resources Department to discuss your project and make arrangements. Library and archival materials are not available for loan. Reference service is provided and photocopying is permitted at a cost of 15 cents per page.
    Holdings: Monographs – historical collection of rehabilitation reports and clinician books dating from the early 1900s to 1960. Journals – Association journals dating back to vol. 1 (1921). Names of the journal: P.T. Review (1921-1926), Physiotherapy Review (1926-1949), Physical Therapy Review (1949-1961), Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (1962-1963), and Physical Therapy (1964-present). Periodicals (other)-newsletters and journals from the associations’ state chapters and interest sections. Magazines, tabloids and other publications produced by the national headquarters (Progress Report, Clinical Management, PT Magazine, etc.) Images – 1921-1960s in a variety of formats: prints, slides, 8mm and 16mm film. Collection includes a lantern slide presentation. Special collections: Audio/Audiovisual – 130+ oral histories of prominent physical therapists from across the United Sates, including association leaders, educators, authors, clinicians, etc. Participants include: Florence Kendall, Jules Rothstein, Bella May, Eugene Michaels, and former association presidents. Signe Brunnstrom – presentations, images, and papers. (Uncataloged).
    Contact Name, Title: Gini Blodgett Birchett, Director of Information Resources
    Contact Telephone Number: (703)706-8534
    Contact Email Address: inforesources@apta.org
    Web Site: http://www.apta.org
    Collection Subject Strengths: History of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
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