Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
Texas Hadassah Medical Research Foundation records
Date(s)
- 1996-2007 (Creation)
Extent
0.75 cubic feet (2 box); 1 digital file (21 MB)
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Texas Hadassah Medical Research Foundation was part of Baylor College of Medicine during the late-1990s and early 2000s. The organization, led in part by Dr. Armin Weinberg, provided medical supplies, cross-cultural collaboration and professional exchanges with Israel, Palestine, Kazakhstan, Russia, and other nations. An important part of its work dealt with radiation effects and events, like Chernobyl and atomic test sites in Kazakhstan. The organization developed the Cancer Registry of survivors of radiation events.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The Texas Hadassah Medical Research Foundation consists of one scrapbook and a recorded interview/conversation with Debbie Goldberg that document the work of the organization, which was part of Baylor College of Medicine during the late-1990s and early 2000s. The organization, led in part by Dr. Armin Weinberg, provided medical supplies, cross-cultural collaboration and professional exchanges with Israel, Palestine, Kazakhstan, Russia, and other nations. An important part of its work dealt with radiation effects and events, like Chernobyl and atomic test sites in Kazakhstan. The organization developed the Cancer Registry of survivors of radiation events. The collection also contains photographs and printed materials related to Debbie Goldberg's work coordinating the shipment of medical supplies to Israel and Palestine.
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
No restrictions to access.
Physical access
Materials are in good condition.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
Generated finding aid
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Deed-2
Immediate source of acquisition
Armin Weinberg and Debbie Goldberg.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Accruals are expected for this collection, accepting additional materials related to the operations, administration, projects, and people of the Texas Hadassah medical Research Foundation.
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes element
Specialized notes
- Citation: Texas Hadassah Medical Research Foundation records; IC 105; John P. McGovern Historical Collections and Research Center, Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library. Please cite the box and folder numbers where appropriate.
- Processing information: Photographs housed in preserver sleeves according to bundles prepared by the creator, Debra Goldberg.