Becker Rare Book Collection Donation and Dedication of Archives and Rare Books Photographs

Exterior view of the Washington University School of Medicine Library Annex building, 615 S. Tayl... Exterior view of the Washington University School of Medicine Library Annex building, 615 S. Tayl... Portrait of Bernard and Janet Becker posed in front of the Becker Rare Book Collection, Washingto... Portrait of Bernard and Janet Becker posed in front of the Becker Rare Book Collection, Washingto... Group portrait of Bernard Becker, Janet Becker, and Estelle Brodman posed in front of the Becker ... Group portrait of Gertrude L. Annan, Bernard Becker, Janet Becker, and Estelle Brodman posed in f... Estelle Brodman and Gertrude L. Annan examining a book from the Becker Rare Book Collection, Wash... Estelle Brodman and Gertrude L. Annan examining a book from the Becker Rare Book Collection, Wash... Estelle Brodman and Gertrude L. Annan examining a book from the Becker Rare Book Collection, Wash...

Description

Reference code

VC140

Level of description

Collection

Title

Becker Rare Book Collection Donation and Dedication of Archives and Rare Books Photographs

Date(s)

  • 1975 (Creation)

Extent

0.1 cubic feet (1 box)

Name of creator

(1911-)

Administrative history

Established in 1911, Washington University School of Medicine's Library is one of the oldest and most comprehensive medical libraries west of the Mississippi. The library was renamed in honor of Bernard Becker, professor emeritus and emeritus head of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, in May 1995.

Scope and content

This collection consists of 9 photographs depicting the donation of the Bernard Becker Collection in Ophthalmology & Optics to the Washington University School of Medicine Library and dedication of the new Archives and Rare Books Reading Room and facilites in the Library Annex Building, June 6th, 1975. Depicted subjects include Bernard Becker, MD, Janet Becker, Estelle Brodman, and Gertrude Annan.

System of arrangement

Conditions governing access

The collection is open and accessible for research.

Technical access

Conditions governing reproduction

Users of the collection should read and abide by the Rights and Permissions guidelines at the Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives.

Users of the collection who wish to cite items from this collection, in whole or in part, in any form of publication must request, sign, and return a Statement of Use form to the Archives.

For detailed information regarding use of this collection, contact the Archives and Rare Book Department of the Becker Library (arb@wusm.wustl.edu).

Preferred Citation:

Item description, Reference Code, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.

Languages of the material

  • English

Scripts of the material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

Finding aids

Custodial history

Immediate source of acquisition

Transfer; Washington University School of Medicine Library; 15 July 1975; Accession 1975-042:
VC140 (Library, WUSM, Bernard Becker visual collection): Dedication ceremonies of Archives and Rare Books building, 615 S. Taylor, 1975.

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Rules or conventions

"Describing Archives: A Content Standard, Second Edition (DACS), 2013."

Sources used

Archivist's note

© Copyright 2019 Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives. All rights reserved.

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