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Archives related to: Lasker, Mary
| title | Mary Lasker Papers, 1940-1993. | repository | Columbia University Libraries |
| description | The collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, bulletins, clippings, photographs, awards, and printed material. The files, arranged by genre and topic in three main series and 22 sub-series, reflect her philanthropic and legislative work in the areas of health, specifically cancer, heart disease, and mental health. Her civic and legislative work is covered in detail, as well as her private interests and activities. Biographical and Historical Note Mary Woodard Lasker (1900-1994), civic worker and philanthropist, was a businesswoman prior to her marriage in 1940 to the advertising executive and philanthropist, Albert Davis Lasker (1880-1952). With her help, Lasker re-ordered his life and priorities. Together they shared a life centering on philanthropic work. They founded the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation which gives awards in the fields of medical research and public health administration. Mary Lasker had a strong interest in the arts, civic beautification, reproductive planning, dress design, and health issues, specifically cancer and heart disease. She was actively involved with the promotion and development of national bodies dealing with cancer, heart disease, arthritis, mental health, neurological disease, and blindness. She was an able and effective Washington lobbyist and knew many statesmen, legislators, artists, and scientific pioneers. Lasker was decorated as a Chevalier Officer of the French Legion of Honor and, in 1969, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Location (guide): Rare Book Call Number: Ms Coll Lasker, M. |
| extent | 353 linear ft. (ca. 450,000 items in 797 boxes and 14 flat boxes) |
| formats | Correspondence Ephemera Clippings Photographs Printed Materials |
| access | Available for faculty, students, and researchers engaged in scholarly or publication projects. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Librarian for Rare Books and Manuscripts. Most of this collection is shelved Off Site. It will take 1 to 2 business days to retrieve. Please contact us prior to your arrival to arrange for use. |
| record link | http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/indiv/rare/guides/Lasker/ |
| record source | http://clio.cul.columbia.edu |
| finding aid | Online Finding Aid. Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged by topic. |
| acquisition information | Gift of the Mary Lasker Estate, 1994 & 2000 |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:29:50 |
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| title | Reminiscences of Mary Lasker: oral history, 1965. | repository | Columbia University Libraries |
| description | Family background, University of Wisconsin, Radcliffe; interest in fine arts; European travel, study at Oxford; art dealer; Hollywood dress pattern business; interest in and promotion of Planned Parenthood Federation, other voluntary agencies in the field of health; fund-raising: American Cancer Society, American Heart Association; attempts to secure adequate appropriations to implement existing legislation for medical research; United States Public Health Service: National Science Foundation; formation and development of national institutes for cancer, heart, arthritis, mental health, neurological diseases, blindness; aid to medical education; interest in psychoanalysis; medical research in New York; large scale clinical trials through Veterans Administration; activities of Lasker Foundation to promote health through medical research; health insurance; Health Insurnace Plan in New York, Presidential Health Commission; support for performing arts; art collection. Impressions of many statesmen, legislators, and medical and scientific pioneers. Biographical/ Historical Note: Promoter of medical research, philanthropist; interviewee married Albert D. Lasker. |
| extent | Transcript: 1,157 leaves. |
| formats | Sound Recording Transcript |
| access | Permission required to cite or quote. Permission required to cite, quote, and reproduce. Contact repository for information. |
| record source | http://clio.cul.columbia.edu |
| finding aid | Name index available. |
| acquisition information | Interviewed by John T. Mason, Jr. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:49 |
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| title | Reminiscences of Mary Lasker : oral history, 1982. | repository | Columbia University Libraries |
| description | Federal aid to medical research, development of regional medical centers, Cancer, Heart, and Stroke Commission, National Institutes of Health appropriations; beautification: plans for National Horticultural Park and Garden, activities in New York, District of Columbia, and elsewhere; visits to Johnson ranch; Medal of Freedom; health and medical research, from 1968: national health insurance, family planning, alcoholism, passage of 1971 cancer bill; Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; restoration of Versailles; efforts to increase federal appropriations for medical research; developments in cancer research, heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure; impoundment of federal funds; immunology and cancer; need for clinical trials; service on National Cancer Advisory Board; activities of Advertising Council for medical research; interest in arthritis, Eye Institute, endocrinology, virology; international cooperation in medical research; development of interferon, cloning, recombinant DNA; cooperation of pharmaceutical houses; problems of aging; Lasker Awards and their influence; social activities, awards and recognition; sale of paintings, house. |
| extent | Transcript: 986 leaves. Tape: 38 reels. Miscellaneous papers relating to oral history. |
| formats | Sound Recording Transcript |
| access | Permission required to cite or quote. |
| record link | http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/digital/collections/nny/laskerm/index.html |
| record source | http://clio.cul.columbia.edu |
| finding aid | Name index available. |
| acquisition information | Interviewed by John T. Mason, Jr. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:29:49 |
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| title | Reminiscences of Mary Lasker | repository | Columbia University Libraries |
| description | Federal aid to medical research, development of regional medical centers, Cancer, Heart, and Stroke Commission, National Institutes of Health appropriations; beautification: plans for National Horticultural Park and Garden, activities in New York, District of Columbia, and elsewhere; visits to Johnson ranch; Medal of Freedom; health and medical research, from 1968: national health insurance, family planning, alcoholism, passage of 1971 cancer bill; Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; restoration of Versailles; efforts to increase federal appropriations for medical research; developments in cancer research, heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure; impoundment of federal funds; immunology and cancer; need for clinical trials; service on National Cancer Advisory Board; activities of Advertising Council for medical research; interest in arthritis, Eye Institute, endocrinology, virology; international cooperation in medical research; development of interferon, cloning, recombinant DNA; cooperation of pharmaceutical houses; problems of aging; Lasker Awards and their influence; social activities, awards and recognition; sale of paintings, house. Notes: Title from home page (viewed May 19, 2006). Includes audio recordings and transcripts of interviews conducted in 1962-1970 and 1972-1982. The site includes a biographical sketch and photo galley. The text of the transcripts are fully searchable, and a table of contents and name index are included. The web site was created as joint project of the Libraries’ Oral History Research Office and Libraries’ Digital Program Division. Columbia’s Digital Knowledge Ventures (DKV) provided site design, programming and consulting services. Interviewed by John T. Mason, Jr. Biographical/ Historical Note: Mary Lasker was a powerful and tireless philanthropist and citizen lobbyist who advocated for increased funding for medical research. Also renowned for her work in urban beautification, Lasker made significant contributions to the landscaping of New York and Washington, D.C.; married Albert D. Lasker. |
| extent | Electronic Resource |
| formats | Electronic Resource |
| access | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| record link | http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio5629916 |
| record source | http://clio.cul.columbia.edu |
| acquisition information | Forms part of: Notable New Yorkers. |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:05 |
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| title | Paul J. Sachs Papers, 1903-2005. | repository | Harvard Art Museum Archives |
| description | These papers of Fogg Art Museum associate director Paul J. Sachs document his administration of the museum, his teaching career at Harvard, and related professional activities. The papers consist primarily of correspondence and also include photographs, printed material, clippings, architectural drawings, reports, financial records, letters of introduction, insurance records, maps, funding appeals, minutes, memoranda, exhibition brochures, page proofs and press releases. |
| extent | 99 files boxes + oversize materials |
| formats | Correspondence Photographs Printed Materials Drawings Ephemera |
| access | Unrestricted. |
| record link | http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUAM:art00010 |
| record source | http://discovery.lib.harvard.edu//?itemid=%7clibrary%2fm%2faleph%7c011763842 |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:09 |
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