University of Alabama School of Dentistry - Dentala Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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Reynolds Library reading lounge REY OLDS HISTORICAL LIBR RY The Medical Center Library is the fortunate recipient of one of the finest private collections of rare medical books n the United States, donated by Dr. Lawrence Reynolds of Detroit Michigan Dr Reynolds a foremost l'BdIOlOglSl nd editor of the American Journal of Roentgenology Radium Therapy and Nuclear Medicine is a native of Ala ama and holds an honorary LL.D. degree from the University of Alabama He has spent over thirty years represent ng outstanding contributions to the development of medicine Dedication ceremonies were held February 2, 1958 for the Reynolds Historical Library which will form a wing of the future Medical Center Library building. This beautiful building, designed and equipped in the most modern detail, has been exquisitely decorated and furnished by Dr. Reynolds. For the first time medical his- torians and scholars in this area will have a valuable collection of original sources avail- able in their own locality. Library museum and display cases

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UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER LIBR RY FRANCES CUMMINS SARAH C. BROWN Director of Library LILIAN COLLIER The Medical College of Alabama Library was established in T945 when the collections of the University of Ala- bama School of Medicine, the Jefferson County Medical Society, the Hillman and Jefferson Hospitals were amalgam-I ated to form the library for the new four-year School of Medicine at Birmingham. ln 1948 The University of Alabama School of Dentistry Library became part of the general collection. The Medical Center Library quarters containing the collections of the medical, dental and nursing schools are lol cated on the first and second floors of the Hillman Hospital. The Library contains approximately 70,000 volumes and receives 800 current subscriptions to British, French, German, Italian, Spanish and American Journals. Complete files of many important iournals both in pre-clinical anc clinical subjects are available. The list of books comprises standard reference works in medicine, dentistry, nursing, surgery and related subi iects, as well as many of the latest textbooks and monographs. A special collection illustrating the history! of dentistry and the development of the literature in the field, especially that of th I state of Alabama, is being built up througa purchase and through generous gifts. This- collection contains, in addition to books, other items such as instruments, portraits an medals. The Library has facilities for microfilm pro- iection, and offers the service of obtainin microfilms for material which the library doe not possess. Inter-library loan service is als maintained. Students studying in main library.

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XI PSI PHI FRATERNITY'S .. ZIPPETTES Seated: Helen Reinhold, Betty Lou Cargile, Jessie Ford, Marilyn Hinton, Kathryn Baldwin, B. J. Hunter Standing: Shirley Strickland, Ann Hugghins, Betty Logan, Doris Booker, Ginger Hill, Sara Schiftli Lucy Andrews, Joann Mann, Barbara Lacy, Jean Carlson, Billie Sherer, Nancy Williams, Joann Neigh- bors, Kath ryn Holloway.