Identity elements
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Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
John T. Armstrong, MD papers
Date(s)
- 1914-1987 (Creation)
Extent
6 cubic feet (12 boxes)
Name of creator
Biographical history
Dr. Armstrong is mainly associated with his involvement with Houston Hermann Hospital, The Houston Academy of Medicine, the Texas Medical Center, the Texas Medical Center Library, and has been published in the Southern Medical Journal, Journal of the Southern Medical Association. John T. Armstrong served on various committees at the Houston Academy of Medicine, where he served such appointments as president. Dr. Armstrong was heavily involved in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. His records include: his professional correspondence; his medical publications; family papers; professional diaries and ledgers; and his affiliated medical organizations’ publications.
Possibly 1912-1989, buried in Brookside Cemetery, Houston. Possible WWII military service.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The John T. Armstrong, MD papers contains professional correspondence, personal correspondence, family papers, institutional documents, institutional publications, research, medical data, memos, minutes, newspaper clippings, legal documents, insurance documentation, and professional diaries that document the career and life of Dr. John T. Armstrong. The collection consists of 12 boxes equaling 6 cubic feet.
Dr. Armstrong is mainly associated with his involvement with Houston Herman Hospital, The Houston Academy of Medicine, the Texas Medical Center, the Texas Medical Center Library, and has been published in the Southern Medical Journal, Journal of the Southern Medical Association. John T. Armstrong served on various committees at the Houston Academy of Medicine, where he served such appointments as president. Dr. Armstrong was heavily involved in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. His records include: his professional correspondence; his medical publications; family papers; professional diaries and ledgers; and his affiliated medical organizations’ publications.
Subjects: Gynecology.
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
No access restrictions.
Physical access
Materials are in relatively good condition. Some papers and folders are bending.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
Box-level inventory is available.
Uploaded finding aid
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Deed-3
Immediate source of acquisition
There is evidence that John T. Armstrong's son, John Armstrong Jr gifted the collection. Correspondence in physical control folder indicates gift of wife and son, dated Jan. 22, 1997.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
No accruals are expected for this collection.
Related materials elements
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Existence and location of copies
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Notes element
Specialized notes
- Citation: John T. Armstrong, MD papers; MS 098; 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.
Alternative identifier(s)
TARO
Description control element
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Archivist's note
Inventory prepared by Kelsey Koym, June 11, 2018.