ACADEMY OF MEDICINE OF TOLEDO AND LUCAS COUNTY RECORDS, 1922-Present. [PDF version]
Professional organization (1851-Present).
Published and unpublished material. Items assembled by the Academy's Historical Committee in the 1950s include: "Magnificent Century" (1954), correspondence concerning the history of Flower and Maumee Valley hospitals, and newspaper clippings. Collection also includes a run of the Academy's newsletters, The Bulletin, (1966-1984), The Academy Bulletin, (1985-1986), and Toledo Medicine, (1987 - Present). MSS-044, 1 linear foot.
SRIPATI CHANDRASEKHAR PAPERS, 1879-2001
Noted author and doctor
Throughout his entire life Chandrasekhar was a prolific writer, publishing over 30 books and hundreds of articles on topics such as population control, family planning, and birth control. Dr. Chandrasekhar also wrote on many other topics outside of his field of study, such as migration, Indian culture and history, environmental and health issues, and food production and nutrition. MSS-189, 78 linear feet.
CUMMINGS-ZUCKER CENTER RECORDS, 1913-1997.
A residential facility which also operated a school, it gave dependent, neglected and underprivileged girls a proper home life and suitable educational and vocational training as well as providing academic and domestic science training. The school was accredited by the Toledo Public Schools.
Administrative Records, Ephemera/Memorabilia, and Financial Records of the institution in its various iterations: Girl's Protection Agency(1913-1914), the Luella Cummings Home(1914-1981), the Cummings-Zucker Center(1981-1997). MSS-130, 5.75 linear feet.
HUGH GREGORY GALLAGHER PAPERS, 1880-2002.
Disability Rights Activist
Paralyzed by polio contracted at the age of 19, Gallagher was known as the "father of the disability rights movement." He was the author of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, and wrote several books and many articles. Gallagher was also a respected Franklin D. Roosevelt scholar. His best-known book was likely FDR's Splendid Deception, which explored the former president's disability and how he hid it from the public. This collection contains correspondence, biographical and family files, Mr. Gallagher's writings, research files, senate files, photograph material, awards, and artifacts. MSS-185, 13 linear feet.
RICHARD T. GOSSER PAPERS, 1943-1974.
Local president, regional director and international vice president of the United Automobile, Aircraft, Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW-CIO, UAW-AFL-CIO) (1900-1969).
Collection includes files from Gosser's service as a consultant to the Toledo Health and Retiree Center, a clinic originally established by Gosser for Local 12 (Toledo UAW) members and open to the public in 1963. MSS-025, 15 linear feet.
FELIX C. HARMAN PAPERS, 1898-1919.
Physician and soldier (1880-1925).
Collection consists of four photographs of Dr. Harman; his Teacher's Common School certificate and certification of appointment to the rank of First Lieutenant in the Officers' Reserve Corps of the U.S. Army, and ten medical school notebooks which cover areas of study such as genito-urinary diseases, neurology, bacteriology, chemistry, pathology, and dermatology. MSS-110, 5 inches.
BENJAMIN L. HIRSCH PAPERS, 1849-1993.
Chemist/Inventor (1905-1995).
The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence, product advertisements, laboratory notebooks, chemistry books/pamphlets, and patents. Also included are toys, cosmetics, and other items produced in the Hirsch Laboratory. MSS-097, 9.25 linear feet.
MAX T. SCHNITKER PAPERS, 1936-1983.
Local Neurosurgeon, World War II Veteran (1905-1983).
Collection contains scrapbooks and memoirs kept by Dr. Schnitker while he worked in England from 1936-1938 as a Harvey Cushing Travelling Fellow, as well diaries documenting his experiences in the Army. He served first in Utah from 1942-1945, and then in India from 1945-1946. Also included are photographs of Max and plaques that Dr. Schnitker received for his medical practice in Toledo Ohio. MSS-142, 1.5 linear feet.
ELLA P. STEWART PAPERS, 1922-1987. [PDF version]
Pharmacist, civic leader of Toledo, Ohio (1893-1987).
Scrapbooks and literary productions document Stewart's activities and honors. She was active in the Berea in Korea Foundation, the Pan-Pacific and South East Asia Women's Association, the Indiana Avenue Nursery, and the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Subjects include child care, famous figures in African-American history, and women's social clubs. MSS-052, 2 linear feet.
See also entries under African-Americans, Civic Interests, Social Welfare, and Women.
TOLEDO INSANE ASYLUM MAPS. [PDF version]
Insane Asylum (1888-1973).
Collection includes schematic maps from the Toledo Insane Asylum, which was designed by Edward O. Fallis and operated by Dr. Henry A. Tobey, and housed 1,800 patients, opening in 1888. The schematic drawings are from the original plans for the asylum. MSS-221, (25 linear feet).
See also entries under Archivtecture, Disability, and Social Welfare.