John T. Armstrong, MD papers

Identity elements

Reference code

MS 098

Level of description

Collection

Title

John T. Armstrong, MD papers

Date(s)

  • 1914-1987 (Creation)

Extent

6 cubic feet (12 boxes)

Name of creator

(1912-1999)

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

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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.

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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

00216

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Archivist's note

Inventory prepared by Kelsey Koym, June 11, 2018.

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