Manuscripts on general subjects, 1867-1900.
Scope and Contents
The Northwestern University G.V. Black digitized collection contains 43 manuscripts, 100 letters and several photographs covering the period between 1867 and 1915. Some of the more important items in the collection are: correspondence between Dr. Black and Dr. Frederick S. McKay from the turn of the century that focus on mottled enamel of teeth and early hypotheses on water and fluoridation; correspondence, program announcements and other memorabilia from the World Dental Congress held in conjunction with the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893; a manuscript on zoo chemistry.
Dates
- 1867-1900.
Creator
- From the Collection: Black, G. V. (Greene Vardiman), 1836-1915 (Person)
Access
Onsite access to the collection is open to researchers during posted library hours without restriction. For the digitized items in this collection, Public Domain Mark 1.0 applies, as they have been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Extent
From the Collection: 6 Boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
The descriptions are arranged alphabetically by the title of the manuscript.
Existence and Location of Originals
The original manuscripts are kept in Boxes 1-3. See descriptions of individual manuscripts below for location of the manuscript.
Repository Details
Part of the Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center Repository
303 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago IL 60611-3008 US
312-503-1913
ghsl-specialcollections@northwestern.edu