Series II. WRITINGS AND RESEARCH, 1934-1978 (#2.4-6.17, F+D.1-F+D.3, OD.1-OD.2)
Scope and Contents
Series II, WRITINGS AND RESEARCH, 1934-1978 (#2.4-6.17, F+D.1-F+D.3, OD.1-OD.2), includes unpublished and published writings; notes related to White's research, speeches, lectures, and articles; speaking engagement information which ranges from letters requesting White to speak to transcripts of a lectures; and reference materials, which include articles, clippings, and research by others. The bulk of the series consists of White's handwritten notes and writings related to her research of diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes, and diabetes and pregnancy. For the most part, White's notes were not filed in any particular order and individual pages of notes within folders may not be filed consecutively. In addition, some materials identified as writings may instead be transcripts of speeches. Series is arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- Creation: 1913-1989
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1934-1989
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Unrestricted except for folders #1.8, 1.12, 6.18-6.20, 6.22, 6.24-6.25, 6.27-6.30, 6.32, which contain detailed medical information about specific individuals and are closed until January 1, 2045. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
2.5 linear feet ((6 file boxes) plus 2 folio folders, 3 folio+ folders, 2 oversize folders, 1 photograph folder, 1 audiotape)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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