Audio-visual collection, 1952-1978

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Audio-visual collection, 1952-1978

1952-1978

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Films, reel to reel and cassette audio tapes, and some records documenting Albert Einstein College of Medicine events including cornerstone laying, ground-breaking, and dedication ceremonies; award ceremonies; testimonial and commemorative dinners; luncheons; graduation ceremonies; convocations; speeches and lectures; meetings; colloquia; and symposia. Also, oral history tapes and some Albert Einstein biographical recordings. Of note are films of Albert Einstein's 74th and 75th birthday celebrations at the College, 1953-1954; Society of the Founders Annual Dinners, 1955-1958; luncheon reception for Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, 1965; Israel Zwerling's speech "Breakthrough in Mental Health," 1966. Notable tapes include Albert Einstein College of Medicine Testimonial Dinner in honor of Hulan E. Jack, Manhattan Borough President, 1956; Albert Einstein College of Medicine Society of Founders meetings, 1955-1970; Commencement Colloquia including "Origin and Nature of Living Matter," 1959, "Viruses and Cancer," 1962, and "Molecular Structure and Biological Function," 1964; testimonial dinner in honor of Joseph F. Periconi, Bronx Borough President, 1962; symposium on addiction, 1962; and I.M. London's address to the entering class, 1965.

ca. 7 cubic ft.

eng, Latn

Albert Einstein College of Medicine. D. Samuel Gottesman Library, Archives.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6875870

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