Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
Ruth SoRelle papers
Date(s)
- 1950s-2019 (Accumulation)
Extent
13 cubic feet (13 boxes)
Name of creator
Biographical history
Ruth SoRelle was born in Port Arthur on October 9, 1948. She earned a bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Texas as Austin and a Master’s from the UT School of Public Health in Houston. Her writing on science and medicine earned her more than 60 awards. She worked at the Houston Chronicle, where she covered the AIDS/HIV epidemic in Houston, for twenty years. She also worked at Baylor College of Medicine where her last position before retirement was as chief science editor in the Office of Vice President of Public Affairs. She retired December 31, 2015, although she continues to write.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
Ruth SoRelle was born in Port Arthur on October 9, 1948. She is known for her work in medical and science writing in Houston. The bulk of the papers cover the decades from 1980 to 2015. She worked at the Houston Chronicle where she covered the AIDS/HIV epidemic in Houston. She also worked at Baylor College of Medicine where her last position before retirement was as chief science editor in the Office of Vice President of Public Affairs. She retired December 31, 2015, although she continues to write. The collection includes photos, plaques, framed objects, clipping books, clipping files, reference and topic files, childhood writings, science and medical articles, reporter notebooks, and clippings from SoRelle's budding career as a journalist at the University of Texas. One notable area of interest are the articles related to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Houston. These article document the early evidence of the disease in Houston. The collection is in good condition, although some of the news clips are showing signs of degradation from the acid in the newspaper. There are 13 boxes (13 cubic feet).
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
Open for research. Collection is unprocessed.
Physical access
The overall condition of the collection is good, although some news clippings are showing sign of acidic degradation. An appraisal of the collection has yet to be completed. The consists of 13 boxes (13 cubic feet).
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright restrictions apply.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
Yes. Box-level inventory is available in digital control folder.
Uploaded finding aid
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Ruth SoRelle delivered materials to archive on 2019-10-10.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Accruals may occur for this collection.
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes element
Specialized notes
- Citation: Ruth Sorelle papers; MS 226; 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
Rules or conventions
Sources used
Archivist's note
Inventory prepared by Alethea Drexler, 2019.
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Baylor College of Medicine (Subject)
- SoRelle, Danielle Ruth (Subject)
- SoRelle, Danielle Ruth Doyle (Subject)