1 100 1 https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/files/original/c6ab788d2177536927d50f4225f1118e.jpg 5935653a54b142ac2a8c94ba8ab7b761 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 489 Height 700 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dickinson, Robert Latou papers, 1881-1972 (inclusive), 1883-1950 (bulk). H MS c591 Description An account of the resource Robert Latou Dickinson, 1861-1950, MD, 1882, Long Island College Hospital, was a gynecologist and obstetrician at Brooklyn Hospital and also taught at Long Island College Hospital. Dickinson served as secretary to the National Committee on Maternal Health, senior vice-president of Planned Parenthood Federation, president of the Euthanasia Society, and was president of the American Gynecological Society and New York Obstetrical Society. In addition to research on obstetrics and diseases of women, Dickinson wrote manuals on birth control, illustrated his own writings, and sculpted obstetric teaching models. Contains Dickinson's patient case records, ca.1883-ca.1934; research and writing files; and correspondence, mostly from 1938 to 1950, recording Dickinson's work on anatomical models at the New York Academy of Medicine and his involvement in the Birth Control Federation of America (BCF), National Committee on Maternal Health (NCMH), Euthanasia Society of America, and in several professional societies. Includes correspondence with women professionals such as authors, marriage counselors, and physicians. Letters, 1939-1950, with Margaret Sanger contain her recollections of beginning of the birth control movement and reflect her friendship with Dickinson. Other subjects of correspondence concern change of name of BCF to Planned Parenthood Federation of America; contraceptive supplies, especially those developed by Ortho Products, Inc.; an NCMH proposal in 1936 about cost of manufacturing chemical contraceptives; and Dickinson's editing and medical illustrating. Research material contains drafts of books on sexual anatomy, etc. with original drawings; manuscripts of papers he gave, often accompanied by research notes and drawings, on such subjects as cancer of the ovaries; drafts of research reports and talks; and reprints. Case records contain patient history, anatomical sketches, notes, and correspondence. In some cases, name of patient has been deleted. Four cubic feet of unprocessed records consist of patient records, notes and case histories on sexual topics accompanied by medical illustrations and sketches, and Dickinson's subject notebooks (Human Penis, The Book of the Vulva, and The Seated Figure). Former call number: B MS c72 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Control of Conception, Chart of Chief Methods Subject The topic of the resource Birth control Charts (graphic documents) Contraception Dickinson, Robert Latou, 1861-1950 Abstract A summary of the resource. Chart of contraceptive methods by Robert Latou Dickinson Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dickinson, Robert Latou, 1861-1950 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1931 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Boston Medical Library does not hold copyright on all materials in this collection. For use information, consult Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Access to the original work depicted requires advance notice. Contact Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu for additional information Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Robert Latou Dickinson papers, 1881-1972 (inclusive), 1883-1950 (bulk). B MS c72. Box 13, folder 8. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <p>An online guide to the collection is available. Click <a href="http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HMS.Count:med00073">here.</a></p> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 chart Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DigID0002411 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Donated to the Boston Medical Library by Dickinson's daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Dickinson Barbour and the Kensey Institute for Sex Research birth control Exhibit: Conceiving the Pill