Sara Rozin papers

Identity elements

Reference code

MS 206

Name and location of repository

McGovern Historical Center, Texas Medical Center Library

Level of description

Collection

Title

Sara Rozin papers

Date(s)

1990s (Creation)

Extent

0.25 cubic feet (1 box)

Name of creator

Rozin, Sara

Biographical history

Content and structure elements

Scope and content

The Sara Rozin papers consists of photographs related to Sara Rozin’s work with Dr. Armin Weinberg and radiation effects and events projects in Kazakhstan and Russia. The program was organized mostly through the United Methodist Health Initiative. Three videos (VHS) related to her daughter’s wedding in 1993 were digitized and are stored in the digital collection drive (DCD). The original cassettes were returned to the donor. During the reception a rabbi sang the Chernobyl Song. A clip of it has been extracted and stored with the other video files. The material is in English, Russian, and Hebrew. Collection consists of one box equaling 0.25 cubic feet and contains 202 photographs and digital video files. Digital files are stored in the digital collection drive (DCD).

Subjects: Radiation Effects and Events

System of arrangement

Conditions of access and use elements

Conditions governing access

Some restrictions.

Physical access

Materials are in good condition.

Technical access

Conditions governing reproduction

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

Languages of the material

English
Hebrew
Russian

Scripts of the material

Language and script notes

Finding aids

None.

Acquisition and appraisal elements

Custodial history

Deed-1

Immediate source of acquisition

Sara Rozin donated the materials on 3/17/2017 at Dr. Jack Schull's 95th birthday dinner.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information

Accruals

Accruals are expected.

Related materials elements

Existence and location of originals

Existence and location of copies

Related archival materials

Related descriptions

Notes element

Specialized notes

Citation: Sara Rozin papers; MS 206; 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 were originally in three large frames and a scrapbook. They were de-framed and removed from scrapbook. Photographs rehoused into document boxes, using acid-free folders and preservers. Photographs will be digitized.