New York Laryngological Society Records, 1932-1973

Historical Note

Historical Statement

The New York Laryngological Society was formed in 1873. In 1885, the Society was absorbed by the New York Academy of Medicine's Section on Laryngology and Otology, but reformed in 1927. In 1955, the Society merged with the New York Otolaryngological Society, which had formed in 1932. The combined society was called the New York Society of Otology and Laryngology until 1964 when they reverted to the New York Laryngological Society.

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection contains correspondence (1932-1955, 1959-1973) and minutes and other records (1951-1969).

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Administrative Info

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Preferred Citation

New York Laryngological Society Records. The Drs. Barry and Bobbi Coller Rare Book Reading Room, New York Academy of Medicine Library.

Provenance

Donated by the New York Laryngological Society. Additional material donated by David Zenker, Jr. in 2016.

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