Robert Cantrell papers, 1807/1989

Scope and content:

This collection consists of correspondence and papers related to a proposed book on the history of the health sciences at UVA, as well as documents and publications concerning the history of the School of Medicine and UVA Medical Center, including a copy of the 1986 deed of gift for the Dunglison cup (and information on the cup's provenance), a transcript of an 1807 letter from Thomas Jefferson to Dr. Caspar Wistar, UVA Health Sciences Council By-Laws, and photographs of UVA.

Custodial history:

The materials were transferred from Dr. Cantrell's office during his tenure as Vice President and Provost of Health Sciences at UVA to the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library on 1997-04-22.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:
All materials in this collection are available for public access unless otherwise noted. Restrictions on access are made in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and any related policies or regulations.
Parent terms of access:
Unless otherwise noted, the University of Virginia owns the copyright to the materials in this collection that have not yet entered the public domain. You are free to use collection materials in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

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