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Erich Meyerhoff-recipient of the Marcia C. Noyes Award, Janet Doe Lecturer, and Fellow-was one of the Medical Library Association's (MLA's) most illustrious members who contributed to the welfare of MLA and its members throughout his long life. The authors review his life and significant contributions to the health sciences library profession. Erich was a friend and mentor to countless medical librarians and was truly a man for all medical librarians.
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Awards and Prizes , Librarians/history , Libraries, Medical/history , Library Associations/history , History, 20th Century , History, 21st Century , Humans , Male , United StatesSubject(s)
Librarians , Libraries, Medical/history , Female , History, 20th Century , History, 21st Century , Humans , Leadership , MentorsABSTRACT
PURPOSE: This paper is a reflection on the contributions of Estelle Brodman, PhD, as a historian through her publications and activities in the areas of medical history and history of medical librarianship. METHODS: The publication record of Dr. Brodman was reviewed to identify the resources most relevant to the history of medicine and history of medical librarianship. BRIEF DESCRIPTION: As a historian, Dr. Brodman used manuscript collections to carry out original research. Publications resulting from her research and historical activities influenced her library colleagues to embrace history and brought new information to historians, scholars, and students. Dr. Brodman was the driving force behind the development of the Medical Library Association's oral history program.
