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The McGovern Historical Center (MHC) is the historical and special collections department for The TMC Library. The MHC maintains rare book and archival collections. Artificial collections have been created to provide access to materials without clear provenance in order to increase discoverability. Soon after his arrival in Houston, Dr. McGovern became one of the Library’s most staunch supporters, annually supplying funds for the purchase of rare books and travel support for the librarians to attend meetings of the American Association for the History of Medicine. In 1977, The Library formed a new department with new quarters to collect historical materials and to enhance the rare book collections. In 1982, Dr. McGovern donated his personal collection of rare and historical books to the Library. In 1996 the Library’s Board of Directors named the historical department in his honor.

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1979-library-exterior-flood-b

Publication Date(s)

1979

Language

English

Description

Tropical Storm Claudette blew through in 1979, the light-colored roof on the left turned out to belong to a brand-new Chrysler. See more at Centennial Photo Display: 1970s Part 3.

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Keywords

Medical libraries, Library buildings, Houston (TX), Texas Medical Center, Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

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