Identity elements
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Name and location of repository
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1987-2011 (Creation)
Extent
2 cubic feet (4 boxes) of processed materials; 18 cubic feet (18 boxes) of unprocessed materials.
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Center on Aging was established in 1987 as an interdisciplinary center focused on improving the quality of life for an older population through research, patient care, education, institutional development, and community service. The Center engages in research on health-related quality of life, stroke survivors and their caregivers, prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, and many other aging-related topics. Its outreach program serves over 300 assisted living and nursing facilities in Harris County.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, Center on Aging records consists of four processed boxes and eighteen unprocessed boxes. The processed portion of the collection contains papers relating to the Joseph C. Sr. and Selenia E. Valley Conference. There are photos, papers, memos, and ephemera related to the Valley Conference. The Valley conference was an annual event in September to improve the quality of care for older adults by providing access to elder care innovations to community caregivers. The Valley family history is also included in this collection.
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Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
No restrictions to access. Open for research.
Physical access
Materials are in good condition.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright restrictions may apply. Permission to publish from this material must be facilitated through the repository, McGovern Historical Center.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
- Latin
Language and script notes
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Deed-1
Immediate source of acquisition
Joyce Reed and Dr. Nancy Bergstrom at the UT Health School of Nursing Center on Aging.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Accruals expected.
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Existence and location of copies
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Notes element
Specialized notes
- Citation: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, Center on Aging records; IC 088; McGovern Historical Research Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Please cite the box and folder numbers where appropriate.
- Alphanumeric designations: Partially processed by Shannon Wood, January 2022.
Alternative identifier(s)
TARO
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Archivist's note
Partially processed by Shannon Wood, January 2022.