Brain Research Institute (UCLA) opening ceremonies scrapbook, 1961

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Summary

Title:
UCLA Brain Research Institute opening ceremonies scrapbook
Dates:
1961
Creators:
University of California, Los Angeles. Brain Research Institute
Abstract:
Bound scrapbook with programs, letters, telegrams, clippings, and photographs mounted on leaves, commemorating the opening ceremonies of the UCLA Brain Research Institute, October 14-15, 1961, in Los Angeles, California. A nine-page typed statement by John D. French, M.D., founding Director of the Institute, provides a short history and description, and the major goals, of the new research institution.
Extent:
1 unknown (1 volume)
Language:
Materials are in English and Russian.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], UCLA Brain Research Institute opening ceremonies scrapbook (Collection 411). Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library History and Special Collections for the Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

The following are pasted onto the 10x12" leaves of the scrapbook:

1. "UCLA's Brain Research Institute, 1961" by John D. French, M.D., Director, nine-page statement of history, organization, and goals.

2. Invitations, programs, general information, and campus map for the opening ceremonies.

3. Listing of the laboratories open to visitors during the ceremony weekend.

4. Program of the opening symposium, "Frontiers in Brain Research", which was chaired by T. H. Bullock and S. Roberts, with Opening Remarks by Vice-Chancellor F. H. Sherwood and Regent E. W. Pauley, featured speakers W. F. Windle, A. Fessard, S. S. Kety, Percival Bailey, J. H. Gaddum, G. W. Harris, H. Kluever, R. Hassler, and Summation by H. W. Magoun.

5. Letters of acceptance from the featured speakers.

6. Snapshot portraits of Vice-Chancellor Foster H. Sherwood, Dean Stafford L. Warren, Dr. Theodore H. Bullock, Dr. Sidney Roberts, Dr. John D. French, Dr. William F. Windle, Dr. A. Fessard, Dr. Seymour S. Kety, Dr. Percival Bailey, Dr. Donald B. Lindsley, Dr. Charles A. Sawyer, Dr. J. H. Gaddum, Dr. G. W. Harris, Dr. Rolf Hassler, Dr. W. H. Magoun, plus a formal portrait of Dr. Magoun

7. Typed list (C-Z only) of guests attending the opening ceremony (approx. 220 names).

8. Lists of 41 institutions from 18 foreign countries and 14 from the U.S. sending congratulations.

9. ca. 60 letters and 11 telegrams of congratulations from individuals unable to attend the opening.

10. A letter from Toni (Mrs. Ernest V.) Edwards to Dr. French is also included, regretting that she can not attend the party honoring Dr. Magoun on his new position as Dean of the UCLA Graduate School.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Dr. Horace W. Magoun.
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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by UCLA Biomedical Library staff, 2012.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-08-03 15:45:20 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], UCLA Brain Research Institute opening ceremonies scrapbook (Collection 411). Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library History and Special Collections for the Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles.

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