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Michael B. Rothenberg papers, 1920-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rothenberg, Michael B.
- Title
- Michael B. Rothenberg papers
- Dates
- 1920-1999 (inclusive)19201999
- Quantity
- 5 cubic feet (6 boxes) including textual materials and sound cassettes, sound tape reels, video cassettes, and video reels
- Collection Number
- 6315 (Accession No. 6315-001)
- Summary
- Materials in this collection are focused heavily on Michael B. Rothenberg's professional life as a University of Washington professor of psychiatry, behavioral sciences, and pediatrics
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access except where noted in the inventory. Analog media is closed until evaluated.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Michael B. Rothenberg was a University of Washington professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and of pediatrics. He was born on Jan. 4, 1927 in Boston. Rothenberg served as an ambulance driver in Burma for the American Field Service during World War II, then went on to earn an A.B. in 1948 from Harvard and an M.D. in 1954 from Western Reserve. He joined the University of Washington faculty in 1967 and served there until his retirement as professor emeritus in 1987. Dr. Rothenberg died on January 15, 2000 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 73.
Dr. Rothenberg was noted for integrating psychiatric and pediatric services at Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center. He introduced the idea of comprehensive care whereby doctors treat the psycho-social ills of sick children in a family and community context. Rothenberg was a student of Dr. Benjamin Spock at Western Reserve, and later co-wrote two editions of "Baby and Child Care" with Spock (5th in1985 and 6th in 1992) He was also a regular consultant for the television show "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" He helped found Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, Mental Health Professionals for Human Rights and Responsibilities in Seattle, and the Puget Sound affiliate of Action for Children's Television. Dr. Rothenberg received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1999 joint meeting of the Washington State Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the North Pacific Pediatric Society.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Writings, video and audio recordings, certificates and awards, publications with content by or about Rothenberg
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box/Folder | ||
1/1 | Appointments and Promotions -- MBR | 1964-1987 |
1/2 | Behavioral Pediatrics Fellows | 1968-1983 |
1/3 | UW -- Staff Activity Records (Annual) (personal) | 1973-1980 |
1/4 | UW -- Faculty Activity Analysis (Quarterly) (personal) | 1981-1986 |
1/5 | Children of the Dream. Bruno Bettelheim. Book Review. Arch. Gen. Psychiatry | 1969 |
1/6 | Book Review: McCollum, Audrey. The Chronically Ill Child. Child. Health Care | 1982 |
1/7 | Helping Your Child to Understand Death. A.W.M. Wolf. Book Review. Clin. Ped. | 1974 |
1/8 | A Division of Behavioral Sciences in a Children's Hospital Paper | 1972 |
1/9 | The Actor as Simulated Patient Eve Roberts & M.B. Rothenberg, MD | 1977 |
1/10 | A "Retreat" for Pediatric Interns An Evaluation of 8 Years' Experience | 1984-1985 |
1/11 | The "Dedicated Doctor" and the Year of the Family | 1981 |
1/12 | Helplessness: On Depression in the House Officer - Rivara & Rothenberg | 1980 |
1/13 | Continuing Clinic: Statistics - Originals | 1973-1974 |
1/14 | Corporal Punishment in Schools - WA State | 1987-1989 |
1/15 | Amnesty International | 1990 |
1/16 | Mental Health Professionals for Human Rights and Responsibility | 1968-1970 |
1/17 | Health Education via Mass Media | 1979 |
1/18 | Steve Kelso Interview with MBR | 1985-1986 |
1/19 | Janie Network | 1980 |
1/20 | Sabbaticals | 1974 |
1/21 | Grand Rounds - TV & Children New York Univ. "Kids for Sale" | 1980-1982 |
1/22 | Child Abuse | undated |
1/23 | Lectures "Biomedical Ethical Issues with the Hospitalized Adolescent" | undated |
1/24 | Adolscent Suicide -- Courses and Lectures | undated |
1/25 | Child Development - Comparative Theories | undated |
1/26 | Child Development Seminar, Courses and Lectures | 1969-1970 |
1/27 | Comprehensive Care Teaching (Pediatrics) | 1968-1977 |
1/28 | Reactions of Children to Illness and Hospitalization (FAGS) Course and Lec. | undated |
1/29 | Psychophysiology Lecture | 1980-1983 |
1/30 | Lectures - Psychosocial Issues in the ICU | undated |
1/31 | Handicapped Child -- Pediatric Postgraduate Course | 1972 |
1/32 | Diagnosis and Treatment in Child Psychiatry - Lecture | 1984-1985 |
1/33 | Death and Dying Lecture Notes (+ Ages of Man) M.B. Rothenberg, M.D. | 1974-1989 |
1/34 | Reich Seminar Courses and Lectures | 1969-1972 |
1/35 | Child Advocacy - Speech | 1987 |
1/36 | Orgone Biophysical Research Laboratory, inc. (OBRL) | 1999 |
1/37 | International Conference on Integrative Medicine (ICIM) | 1999 |
1/38 | Orgone Biophysical Research Laboratory, inc. (OBRL) | 1996-1999 |
1/39 | Law/Lewis Lecture in Pediatric Dentistry | 1993 |
1/40 | American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | 1984-1990 |
1/41 | Albuquerque | 1989 |
1/42 | S. Whidbey Rotary - The Children's Initiative | 1989 |
1/43 | Los Angeles | 1989 |
1/44 | Bellingham | 1989 |
1/45 | UW Schl. Public Health | 1989 |
1/46 | Portland | 1989 |
1/47 | Antioch Seattle | 1988 |
1/48 | American Academy of Child and Adolescent Society (AACP) - Seattle | 1988 |
1/49 | Intern Retreat COH | 1988 |
1/50 | Cleveland | 1988 |
1/51 | Bellevue | 1988 |
1/52 | Albuquerque | 1988 |
1/53 | Seattle University | 1987 |
1/54 | King-TV | 1988 |
1/55 | Los Angeles | 1987 |
1/56 | Commencement | 1987 |
1/57 | Eastside Mental Health | 1986-1987 |
1/58 | Boston Facing History | 1987 |
1/59 | Parents Advisory Council: Seattle Ctrl. Comm. Col. | 1987 |
1/60 | Minkoff Educational Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | 1987 |
Box | ||
1 | Campaign for Child Survival | 1986 |
Box/Folder | ||
1/61 | Spokane | 1986 |
1/62 | Bobbi Renz - Children's Journal | 1986 |
1/63 | Bellingham WWU/BOQ + B'ham NASW | 1986 |
1/64 | Oregon Health Sciences University | 1986 |
1/65 | Lansing | 1986 |
1/66 | Overlake Medical Center speaking engagement | 1986 |
1/67 | Auburn Hospital Child Rearing Practices | 1986 |
1/68 | Planned Parenthood | 1985 |
1/69 | Jewish Family Services | 1985 |
1/70 | Providence Hospital Anchorage | 1985 |
1/71 | Los Angeles - Paramount | 1985 |
1/72 | COH 75th Anniv. Symposium | undated |
1/73 | Lecture: Adolescent Behavioral and Developmental Problems | 1982 |
1/74 | Stress in Health Care Providers | 1981 |
1/75 | Imapctor Caregiver CF Colorado Springs | 1980 |
1/76 | North Pacific Pediatric Society GREIF in the ER | 1980 |
1/77 | U of New Mexico Care of Chronically Ill Child | 1980 |
1/78 | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Atlanta Behav. Aspects Tr of CF | 1979 |
1/79 | Lakeside Middle School Growth + Development Seminar | 1977 |
1/80 | Lakeside Retreat | 1976 |
1/81 | Lakeside Lectures - Child Development | 1976-1977 |
1/82 | Violent Crimes Against Women Conf. | 1977 |
1/83 | Advances in Pediatrics Course U.C.S.F. | 1976 |
1/84 | Mental Health Issues Related to SIDS | 1974-1977 |
1/85 | Talks | undated |
2/1 | Log of Work at Orgonon Laboratory | 1948 |
2/2 | Rules to Follow in Basic Research (Reich) | undated |
2/3 | Newsletters | 1967-1974 |
2/4 | Life in Nashua, New Hampshire in 1895 | 1970 |
2/5 | Quotes and Comics | undated |
2/6 | Letters regarding Pop | 1995 |
2/7 | Comprehensive Care in General Med. | 1970-1973 |
2/8 | Comprehensive Care in Pediatrics | 1950-1959 |
2/9 | Comprehensive Care in Pediatrics | 1960-1969 |
2/10 | Pediatrics/Child Psychiatry Liaison | 1920-1929 |
2/11 | Pediatrics/Child Psychiatry Liaison | 1930-1939 |
2/12 | Pediatrics/Child Psychiatry Liaison | 1940-1949 |
2/13 | Pediatrics/Child Psychiatry Liaison | 1950-1959 |
2/14 | Pediatrics/Child Psychiatry Liaison | 1960-1969 |
2/15 | Pediatrics/Child Psychiatry Liaison | 1970-1973 |
2/16 | Comprehensive Care in General Med. | 1950-1959 |
2/17 | Comprehensive Care in General Med. | 1960-1969 |
2/18 | Comprehensive Care in Pediatrics | 1970-1973 |
2/19 | Evaluations of Comprehensive Care | 1967-1971 |
2/20 | Board of Medical Examiners Certificate | 1954 |
Box | ||
2 | Pediatric Intern Retreat Award and Correspondence | 1986 |
Box/Folder | ||
2/21 | Approval Letters from Universities and Medical Offices | 1955-1961 |
2/22 | Diplomas | 1954-1958 |
2/23 | Framed Photos | 1970 |
2/24 | Speciality Certifications | 1954-1967 |
2/25 | Association Certifications | 1954-1968 |
2/26 | Paper about Dr. Michael B. Rotherberg by Akasha Lewis | 1985 |
2/27 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Working Mother | November-December 1987 |
2/28 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Working Mother | January-April 1988 |
2/29 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Working Mother | May-August 1988 |
2/30 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Working Mother | September-December 1988 |
2/31 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Working Mother | January-March 1989 |
2/32 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Planned Parenthood Review | Winter 1986 |
2/33 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Hippocrates | November/December 1994 |
2/34 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Wildfire | undated |
2/35 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Newsweek | February 1977 |
2/36 | Rothenberg magazine publication -Harvard magazine | November-December 1985 |
2/37 | Rothenberg magazine publication - MD magazine | December 1985 |
2/38 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Bambino | Spring/Summer 1985 |
2/29 | Rothenberg magazine publication - baby! | 1988 |
2/30 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Teaching Medicine with a Brush | December 1985 |
2/31 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Public Welfare | Spring 1986 |
2/32 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Pacific Northwest | January/February 1985 |
2/33 | Rothenberg magazine publication - Northwest | November 1985 |
2/34 | Rothenberg Pamphlet publications | 1985-1997 |
2/35 | Rothenberg Pamphlet publications - Reprints | 1981-1983 |
2/36 | Interviews: Boce | 1985-1989 |
Box | ||
2 | Michael B. Rothenberg award for benefit of children and families as child psychiatrist and pediatrics | 1999 |
Box/Folder | ||
3/1 | Master Bibliography - MBR | undated |
3/2 | Pediatrics - Rothenberg Articles | 1956-1959 |
3/3 | 6 - Supplement to Pediatrics | 1967 |
3/4 | 7 - Child Psychiatry-Pediatrics Liaison | 1968 |
3/5 | 8 - Iatrogenesis: The PKU Anxiety Syndrome | 1968 |
3/6 | 9 - Orgonomic Treatment of Anorgonia as one of Multiple Conversion Reactions | undated |
3/7 | 10 - Comprehensive Care of a Mentally Retarded, Adolescent Hemophiliac with a Tongue-Biting TIC | 1969 |
3/8 | 11 - Violence and Children | 1969 |
3/9 | 12 - Comprehensive Care of an 8-year-old Boy Following Traumatic Amputation of the Glans Penis | 1969 |
3/10 | 13 - Orgone Therapy of a Case of Symbiotic Psychosis of Childhood | 1970 |
3/11 | 14 - Comprehensive Care Following Multiple Life-Threatening Injuries | 1970 |
3/12 | 15 - Violence: Story and Commentary | 1970 |
3/13 | 16 - Reactions of Children to Illness and Hospitalization | 1972 |
3/14 | 17 - Too Many and Too Few Limitations for Children | undated |
3/15 | 19 - The Chronically Ill Child Facing Death - How Can the Pediatrician Help? | 1973 |
3/16 | 20 - Pyschosocial Aspects of the Management of Seizures in Children | 1973 |
3/17 | 21 - Preparation of a Child for Major Surgery | 1974 |
3/18 | 22 - The Unholy Trinity - Activity, Authority, and Magic | 1974 |
3/19 | 23 - Effect of Television Violence on Children and Youth | 1975 |
3/20 | 24 - Opportunities for Psychological Prophylaxis in the Neonatal Period | 1976 |
3/21 | 25 - Comprehensive Care in Pediatric Practice | 1976 |
3/22 | 26 - Psychiatric Emergencies of Childhood and Adolescence | 1976 |
3/23 | 27 - Reactions of Children to Illness and Hospitalization | 1977 |
3/24 | 28 - Child Psychiatry and Pediatrics | 1977 |
3/25 | 29 - Programming Practices for Children's Television | 1977 |
3/26 | 30 - A Teaching Service on the Psychosocial Aspects of Primary Care Pediatrics | 1978 |
3/27 | 31 - Some Effects of Television Commercial Viewing on Children and Youth | undated |
3/28 | 32 - Is There an Unconscious National Conspiracy Against Children in the United States? | 1980 |
3/29 | 33 - The Dying Child | 1979 |
3/30 | 34 - Mental Health Issues in Grief Counseling | 1979 |
3/31 | 35 - A "Retreat" for Pediatric Interns | 1979 |
3/32 | 36 - Psychiatric Emergencies in Pediatrics | 1979 |
3/33 | 37 - Child Psychiatry-Pediatrics Consultation-Liaison Services in the Hospital Setting | 1979 |
3/34 | 38 - Is There an Unconscious National Conpsiracy Against Children in the United States? | 1980 |
3/35 | 40 - Television and Children | 1980 |
3/36 | 41 - Psychiatric Emergencies of Childhood and Adolescence | 1980 |
3/37 | 42 - The Child is Dying: Who Helps the Family? | 1981 |
3/38 | 43 - Psychosocial "GAP" Conference Report | 1980 |
3/39 | 44 - Developmental Approach to the Ambulatory Care of Chronically Ill Children | 1980 |
3/40 | 45 - The Unique Role of the Child Life Worker in Children's Health Care Settings | 1982 |
3/41 | 46 - Childhood Sensuality and Sexuality | 1982 |
3/42 | 47 - The Role of Television in Shaping the Attitudes of Children | 1982 |
3/43 | 48 - The Effect of a Child's Chronic Illness on the Family | undated |
3/44 | 49 - The Role of Television in Shaping the Attitudes of Children | 1983 |
3/45 | 50 - The Dying Adolescent | undated |
3/46 | 51 - Identifying Psychiatric Problems in an Outpatient Setting | 1984 |
3/47 | 52 - Repeating Our Own Parents' Mistakes | undated |
3/48 | 53 - Profound Shock Following Intervention for Chronic Untreated Stool Retention | 1984 |
3/49 | 54 - The Omnipotence-Omniscience Syndrome | 1985 |
3/50 | 55 - A Method for the Teaching of Interviewing Skills | 1985 |
3/51 | Resident of Staff Physician | 1985 |
3/52 | 56 - Children's Health Care | 1985 |
3/53 | 57 - Behavioral and Psychosocial Sequence of Pediatric Head Injury | 1986 |
3/54 | 58 - A First-Year Perspective | 1987 |
3/55 | Chernin Paper | 1976 |
Box | ||
4 | VHS Tapes, Casette Tapes, and Reels | 1966-1998 |
3 | Seattle Today King-TV Cassette | 1988 |
3 | Good Growing - "Understanding Your Child" Cassette | 1986 |
3 | A Special Evening with Dr. Michael Rothenberg Cassette | 1998 |
3 | KWSU "Residency" Cassette | undated |
3 | "BACI" & Family-Summer Casette | 1997 |
3 | Michael Rothenberg - copy Cassette | undated |
3 | Euthanasia Cassette | 1991 |
3 | Ages of Man - Death and Dying Cassette | 1986 |
3 | Physician's Journal Update: Physician Assisted Suicide | undated |
3 | Interview with Michael Rothenberg | 1992 |
3 | Presentation of Award | 1999 |
3 | "The Silent Scream" | 1985 |
3 | Children of Children | 1986 |
3 | "Remembering Reich" | 1996 |
3 | Parenting in the 80's Symposium | 1987 |
3 | "Children: Protecting Our Most Valuable Resource" | 1987 |
3 | Tape - Medical | undated |
3 | The Day Grandpa Died | undated |
4 | Late Great Me Part I Cassette Set #1 1 Videocassette (U-Matic)
Restricted
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undated |
4 | Late Great Me Part II Casette Set #1 1 Videocassette (U-Matic)
Restricted
|
undated |
4 | COH - 75th Anniversary Celebration Cassette 1 Videocassette (U-Matic)
Restricted
|
undated |
4 | Interview with 4-year-old boy; and interview with
(simulated) mother Cassette 1 Videocassette (U-Matic)
Restricted
|
undated |
4 | Conversation: Polly + Sabin - Reel I 1 Videoreel (1/2 in.)
Restricted
|
1975 |
4 | A.C.T.: David + Bobby Reel II 1 Videoreel (1/2 in.)
Restricted
|
1975 |
4 | Unitited Tape (possibly a conversation) reel 1 Videoreel (1/2 in.)
Restricted
|
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4 | Mike + Frank Abe Reel 1 Videoreel (1/2 in.)
Restricted
|
undated |
4 | Severe R.H.D., Crippling Auto Accident, and Experimental
Psychiatric Orgone Therpay in a Child audiotape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
|
1966-1968 |
4 | Quadriparesis + Scoliosis and Stanford Seminar
audiotape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
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1966 |
5 | Conference Recordings: Breast Mass, Seizure clinic,
handling parents of dying child, and burns follow-up audiotape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
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1966-1967 |
5 | Ewing's Sarcoma and handling of family + M.D. react's to
baby to cong. Anomalies audiotape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
|
1966 |
5 | Eye knocked out and G.I. pain + weight loss
audiotape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
|
1966 |
5 | Short leg, nephrosis, diabetes + hepatitis, and hysterical
parents audiotape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
|
1966-1967 |
5 | Psych. Disorder and C.A.R.E. audiotape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
|
1966 |
5 | Tongue biting + Retardation audiotape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
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1966 |
5 | Juvenile diabetes and burn on leg audiotape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
|
1966 |
5 | ARF conference, eye injuries, and burn
audiotape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
|
1966-1967 |
5 | Pediatrics conference, seizure clinic, infantilism, and
dialysis audiotape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
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1966-1967 |
5 | Conference Overview & Looking to '83 tape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
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1982 |
5 | MBR: Child Advocacy Jewish Family Services
tape 1 Soundtape reel (1/4 in.) (900 feet)
Restricted
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1985 |
5 | MBR: "Child Advocacy" Downtown Seattle Rotary 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
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1985 |
5 | The need for child advocacy in the '80's, Sacred Heart
Medical Center, Spokane, Wash. 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
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1986 |
5 | Child Life Council, Cleveland 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
1988 |
5 | MBR: "Child Advocacy" 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
1986 |
5 | "Child Advocacy" to Planned Parenthood tape 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
undated |
5 | Law/Lewis tape 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
1993 |
5 | Grand Rounds 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
1987 |
5 | Graduation Speech tape 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
undated |
5 | PPFA Membership Luncheon 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
1990 |
5 | "Is There a National Conspiracy Against Children?",
Washington D.C. 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
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1998 |
5 | Challenges of Parenting in the 80's, Seattle
University 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
1987 |
5 | Law/Lewis 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
1993 |
5 | Welcome Dr. Rotenberg tape 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
undated |
5 | MBR talks about Children & Conspiracy Plan; Mel
Brooks/Eydie Gorme 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
1982 |
5 | Talk to County Reps and COH + MC 1 Sound cassette (90 minutes)
Restricted
|
1985 |
6 | Patient Complaints and Concerns
Restricted
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1966-1967 |
6 | Comprehensive Care in Pediatrics Care Histories No.
1-10
Restricted
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1966 |
6 | Comprehensive Care in Pediatrics Care Histories No.
11-20
Restricted
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1966 |
6 | Comprehensive Care in Pediatrics Case Histories No.
21-30
Restricted
|
1966-1967 |
6 | Comprehensive Care in Pediatrics Case Histories No.
31
Restricted
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1967 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Child psychology--History--Sources
- Pediatrics--History--Sources
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Rothenberg, Michael B.--Archives
- Rothenberg, Michael B.--Interviews
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives (curator)