HSLS Update

Plaque Dedicated in Memory of Dr. Carroll F. Reynolds

On September 25, 2003, Falk Library hosted a reception to dedicate a plaque in memory of former Library Director, Dr. Reynolds, Carroll F.. The plaque, donated by Dr. Reynolds’ family, is displayed in the Ravitch Rare Book Room. Reynolds’ three daughters and other family members attended the reception and following lecture of the C.F. Reynolds Medical History Society, and shared memories of their father’s contributions to the field of librarianship and history of medicine.

Photo: Carroll F. Reynolds, PhD, 1910-1975

Wording on the plaque notes “Dr. Reynolds was instrumental in the creation of the History of Medicine Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. As Director of the Falk Library of the Health Professions from 1957-1975, he oversaw the initial organization of the rare book collection. Dr. Reynolds also taught history courses in the Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine.”

The C.F. Reynolds Medical History Society <www.hsls.pitt.edu/guides/histmed/cfreynolds> is one of the largest regional history of medicine societies in the United States. Among its activities, the Society sponsors a lecture series and an annual prize for the best research paper by a medical student. The next Reynolds lecture, “Research Involving the Dead: Something Old, Something New…” will be given on January 22, 2004 by Dr. Michael DeVita, associate professor, critical care medicine and internal medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Contact Jonathon Erlen at 412-648-8927 or erlen@pitt.edu for information about society membership and programming.

--Barbara Epstein