VII. Personal and Biographical Records, 1921-1985, undated., 1921-1985,
Scope and Contents
Contains Rock's personal correspondence as well as letters from the general public regarding his research on in vitro fertilization and the development of the birth control pill. Also includes appointment calendars, candid photographs of Rock and Rock's personal address files including colleague names from throughout his career.
Dates
- Creation: 1921-1985,
Conditions Governing Access
Series VII 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
Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Oversized items in Series VII are noted and located in boxes 24 and 35.
Processing Information
Folder titles have been transcribed from Rock's original files.
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.