Scrapbook, 1938-1946
Content Description
Personal papers and records of Dorothy Sanderson documenting her career as a professional dietitian in various hospitals and related institutions in Nashville, Tennessee and Cleveland, Ohio. Collection also consists of scrapbooks and materials that record her schooling, interests, family life and travel.
Dates
- Creation: 1938-1946
Conditions Governing Access
All collections are subject to applicable Vanderbilt University privacy and confidentiality policies. Collection specific restrictions: No Restrictions.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 2.88 Cubic Feet (Two Paige boxes and one flat storage box (21" x 17" x 1.5").) : Collection consists of photographs, scrapbooks, framed materials, published items, typed, and handwritten materials.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Scrapbook with fireplace scene on the cover. This scrapbook was created by Dorothy Shifman during her high school and college years. Loose documents are tucked in the back of this scrapbook. Date range 1938 -1946. (copyrights unknown for documents, articles and other memorabilia. Collection and writings by Dorothy Shifman heirs Kenneth and Michael Sanderson)
Repository Details
Part of the History of Medicine Manuscripts Collection Repository
Eskind Biomedical Library
2209 Garland Ave.
Nashville TN 37232
historyofmedicine@vanderbilt.edu
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