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National Library of Medicine
University of Maryland, College Park
National Library of Medicine,
History of Medicine Division
Location: 8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
Phone: (800) 272-4787 Fax: (301) 402-0872
Contact: Margaret Kaiser, Elizabeth Tunis, Stephen Greenberg
Email: hmdref@nlm.nih.gov
Internet address: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/hmd.html
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wheelchair Access: yes
Information about holdings
Manuscripts: yes
Organizational records: yes
Printed material: yes
Film/Video/Sound: yes
Photographs: yes
Microfilm: yes
Other holdings/notes: International collection of AIDS posters.
Time periods/geographical regions documented:
Pre-1914 printed works; modern manuscripts.
Significant People/organizations/subjects documented:
Information and posters on AIDS; the Index-catalogue of the Library of the Surgeon-General's Office (NLM's 19th Century and earlier printed catalog) has various sub-headings under the subject "sexual instinct."
Use requirements
Open to the public.
Services
Research space, copying, audiovisual facilities, exhibitions, reference assistance on site, telephone reference, and Internet reference (email/web).
Indices, finding aids, collection descriptions
Various printed catalogs; entries in CATLINE, SERLINE, and AVLINE databases; NLM's MEDLARS system; via Internet through LOCATOR (telnet to locator.nlm.nih.gov and enter locator at the login prompt).
University of Maryland, College Park
Address: Historical Manuscripts
Special Collections
2208 Hornbake Library
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-314-2712
Fax: 301-314-2709
Email: archives-um@umd.edu
Web: http://www.lib.umd.edu/histmss/
Information about Holdings:
Feminist Studies archives
http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/4942
Author/Creator: Feminist Studies
Collection number: 2009-87
Size: 70.50 linear feet
Bulk dates: 1977-2005
Inclusive dates: 1972-2007
Abstract: Feminist Studies is an active, independent, scholarly journal serving as an important source of significant writings on issues that are important to all classes and races of women. Feminist Studies has published works related to feminist scholarly research, activism, art, and creative writing. The records of Feminist Studies consist of contributor's files, correspondence, business files, board meeting minutes, and publications.
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Restrictions: There are restricted files in this collection. The collection requires pre-screening before viewing. Please contact the Archives and Manuscripts Department for more information.
Status: This collection is currently UNPROCESSED. This abstract may represent one of many unprocessed accessions in this collection. Please contact the Curator of Historical Manuscripts for more information.
Off Our Backs archives
http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/11903
Author/Creator: Off Our Backs
Collection number: 2010-89, 2010-112
Size: 45.00 linear feet
Bulk dates: 1990-2006
Inclusive dates: 1970-2009
Abstract: Off Our Backs was a non-profit feminist news journal by, for, and about women, published from 1970 until 2008. It was the longest continuously published surviving feminist newspaper in the United States. The paper was run by a collective where all decisions were made by consensus. Although based out of Washington, D.C., the newsjournal covered local, national, and international topics pertaining to women's, feminist, and lesbian issues and culture. The mission of off our backs was "to provide news and information about women's lives and feminist activism; to educate the public about the status of women around the world; to serve as a forum for feminist ideas and theory; to be an information resource on feminist, women's, and lesbian culture; and to seek social justice and equality for women worldwide. The collection includes material from the entire history of the newspaper, but the bulk of the collection dates from 1990-2006. The collection consists of correspondence, publications, financial records, personnel records, meeting minutes, subject files, directories, reports, drawings, photographs, posters, newsclippings, electronic records, microfilm, and memorabilia.
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Restrictions: Some files in this collection are restricted. Please contact the Archives and Manuscripts Department for more information.
Status: This collection is currently UNPROCESSED. This abstract may represent one of many unprocessed accessions in this collection. Please contact the Curator of Historical Manuscripts for more information.
National Organization for Women, Maryland Chapter
http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1380
Author/Creator: National Organization for Women, Maryland Chapter
Collection number: 2003-51
Size: 36.25 linear feet and 250 items
Bulk dates: 1975-2004
Inclusive dates: 1966-2008
Abstract: The National Organization for Women, Maryland Chapter, formed in the early 1970s as an organization devoted to action for women in areas such as equal rights and responsibilities in all aspects of citizenship, public service, employment, education, and family life, and it includes freedom from discrimination because of race, ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual preference/orientation, or parenthood. The files consist of administrative and research files, correspondence, minutes, photographs, and press releases.
Women's Studies Pamphlet Collection
http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1440
Author/Creator: Women's Studies Pamphlet Collection
Size: 12.50 linear feet
Bulk dates: 1970s
Inclusive dates: 1846-1987
Abstract: The Women's Studies Pamphlet Collection was assembled by two librarians at the University of Maryland at College Park and consists of working papers, reports, brochures, and newsletters. The items are arranged under 71 subject headings covering a wide range of issues including abortion; the Equal Rights Amendment; Maryland women; women around the world; and homeworkers. The collection also provides insight into the women's movement, particularly during the 1970s.
