III. Correspondence, 1932-1983., 1932-1983.
Scope and Contents
Consists primarily of John Rock's professional correspondence. Series contains correspondence related to the development of the birth control pill, including correspondence between Rock and the pharmaceutical company G. D. Searle. A limited amount of personal correspondence is included.
Dates
- Creation: 1932-1983.
Physical Description
5.5 cubic feet in 6 records center cartons.
Conditions Governing Access
Series IV contains personal and patient information that is restricted for 80 years. The end of the restriction period is noted with each folder.
Extent
43.2 cubic feet (40 record cartons, 2 document boxes, 2 legal document boxes, 3 flat oversized boxes, 1 slide box, and 11 oversized folders)Arrangement
Series III is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
Creator
- From the Collection: Rock, John Charles, 1890-1984 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
The Center for the History of Medicine in the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine is one of the world's leading resources for the study of the history of health and medicine. Our mission is to enable the history of medicine and public health to inform healthcare, the health sciences, and the societies in which they are embedded.