John L. Decker, MD papers

Zone d'identification

Cote

MS 088

Niveau de description

Collection

Titre

John L. Decker, MD papers

Date(s)

  • 1965-1990 (Production)
  • 1931-1992 (Production)

Importance matérielle

40.5 cubic feet (81 boxes)

Nom du producteur

(1921-2000)

Notice biographique

John Laws Decker was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 27, 1921. Dr. Decker received his medical degree at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University on June 1951. He held various teaching appointments including: Instructor of Medicine, Columbia University (1954-1955); Tutor in Medical Sciences, Harvard University (1957-1958); Instructor of Medicine, University of Washington (1958-1959); Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Washington (1959-1962); and Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Washington (1962-1965). In 1965 he became the chief of rheumatology at the National Institutes of Health and served for eighteen years. Between the years 1983-1990 Dr. Decker was the Director of the Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Decker conducted research and authored publications in the fields of rheumatism, genetic rheumatism, arthritis, hypertension, ulcers, osteoporosis, and was an authority systemic lupus erythematosus.

[Sources: John L. Decker, M.D. Papers. Curriculum Vitae. McGovern Historical Center: Houston, TX. Shelf 10.04 Box 25A Folder: Personal C.V. And Bibliography 5-25-1989 John Decker #88. The Washington Post. Obituaries John L. Decker. July 28, 2000. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2000/07/18/obituaries/21eb222c-2751-476e-99b0-6e7e17b8fb7b/?utm_term=.53afe87e4d3e]

See also: Dr. John L. Decker Person Record at NIH: https://onih.pastperfectonline.com/byperson?keyword=Decker%2C%20John%20L.

Zone du contenu et de la structure

Portée et contenu

The papers of John L. Decker, MD primarily document his work at the National Institute of Health (NIH) as well as his involvment in professional organizations. His travel to and participation in conferences, lectures, and professional committees make up a significant portion of the papers.

The collection includes experiments, experiment data, experimental findings, rheumatoid studies, genetic studies, patient profiles, and X-rays. Patient materials such as X-rays are restricted. There are also texts of lectures given by Decker, typed manuscripts and letters, correspondence with colleagues in the fields of rheumatology, and materials relating to developed treatments. Also included are Decker’s published works and findings, institutional publications, and reprints.

The papers mostly correspond to Decker's stint at the NIH, 1965-1990. However some date as far back as 1931 and as late as 1992.
Subjects: Rheumatology, Genetics

Mode de classement

Most of the materials are found throughout Series 1: Professional Papers. For the most part, there is no clear arrangement within the materials. Folders clearly labeled "Project 352" and numbered X-rays have each been separated out into their own distinct, small series. However, there are almost certainly other research projects and X-rays among the Professional Papers in Series 1.

Zone des conditions d'accès et d'utilisation

Conditions d’accès

This collection is open for research. However, X-rays and other patient information are restricted.

Accès physique

Materials are generally in good condition.

Accès technique

Conditions de reproduction

Copyright restrictions may apply. Permission to publish from this material must be facilitated through the repository, McGovern Historical Center.

Langue des documents

  • anglais

Écriture des documents

  • latin

Notes de langue et graphie

Instruments de recherche

Yes

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Éléments d'acquisition et d'évaluation

Historique de la conservation

Deed-1

Source immédiate d'acquisition

Deed of gift signed by John L. Decker, M.D. 12/29/1992

Évaluation, élimination et calendrier de conservation

Accroissements

No accruals are expected for this collection.

Sources complémentaires

Existence et lieu de conservation des originaux

Existence et lieu de conservation des copies

Sources complémentaires

Descriptions associées

Élément de notes

Notes spécialisées

  • Citation: John L. Decker, MD papers; MS 088; McGovern Historical Research Center, Texas Medical Center Library. Please cite the box and folder numbers where appropriate.
  • Information en traitement: Discarded original box for AVA.MS088.001, A Rheumatologic Approach to Shoulder Problems Joseph D. Croft, Jr. M.D. F.A.C.P. April 1978 with Booklet. Vol 2 No. 10. Images of box in the MS 088 Control Folder.
  • Information en traitement: Inventory prepared by Gagina Leonard, 2014.
  • Information en traitement: New inventory by Gina Leonard, 2023. Reviewed and uploaded to AtoM by Matt Richardson, July 2023.

Identifiant(s) alternatif(s)

TARO

00211

Zone du contrôle de la description

Règles ou conventions

Sources utilisées

Note de l'archiviste

Inventory prepared by Gagina Leonard, 2014.

Note de l'archiviste

New inventory by Gina Leonard, 2023. Reviewed and uploaded to AtoM by Matt Richardson, July 2023.

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