William K. Beatty (1926- ) Papers 1944-1991

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William K. Beatty (1926- ) Papers 1944-1991

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William Kaye Beatty was educated at Harvard College and Columbia University. Beatty joined the faculty of Northwestern University in 1962 as professor of medical bibliography. He held the administrative appointment of medical librarian from 1962 to 1974. In 1974 he began teaching courses in the history of medicine and medical writing. Beatty is known for his work and writings in librarianship and the history of medicine. In the 1960s and 1970s he planned 17 medical library buildings. He was active in professional organizations and was an officer in several. The William K. Beatty Papers fill 29 boxes and span the period 1944-1994. They are arranged in seven categories: biographical materials, correspondence, teaching files, consulting files, professional organizations, papers presented before professional organizations, and publications.

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