Finding aid for the John A. Prior, MD Papers
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Title: |
John A. Prior, MD Papers |
Repository: |
Medical Heritage Center
http://hsl.osu.edu/mhc
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Creator: |
John A. Prior |
Dates: |
1928-2000 |
Quantity: |
7 linear feet |
Abstract: |
This collection (approximately 7 linear feet) contains material such as awards, certificates, and correspondence produced
by or about Prior.
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Identification: |
Spec.199820.Prior |
Language: |
The records are in English |
Biography of John A. Prior
John A. Prior, MD, received his BA and MD degrees from The Ohio State University, where his father was professor of civil
engineering. After internship at Grant Hospital he was a resident and fellow in pulmonary disease in Cincinnati, and soon
became recognized in the area of chest disease. He was President of the Ohio Trudeau Society with research interest in tuberculosis
and in histoplasmosis. Dr. Prior was not only chair of the committee that was responsible for the design of the health sciences
library - renamed the John A. Prior Health Sciences Library in his honor on September 1, 1988 - but also instrumental in the
development of the Allied Medical Professions Program, the Pulmonary program, and the consolidation of the Ohio Tuberculosis
Hospital at OSU. He was one of the motivating forces for OMEN (Ohio Medical Education Network) and for continuing education.
Dr. Prior served for several years after Dr. Meiling as Dean of the College of Medicine, but apparently found the administrative
aspects onerous and political intrigue of no interest. Many remember his insistence that the real purpose of our college is
excellence in medicine. He is also remembered how in his last days, despite smoldering cancer, he was an advisor, cheerleader,
and loyal supporter of his younger colleagues. He was always proud, properly so, that the library which he considered the
heart of the medical center was named for him.
Scope and Content
The John A. Prior, MD Papers (approximately 7 linear feet) contains material such as awards, certificates, and correspondence
produced by or about Prior.
Statement of Arrangement
Series I: Awards and Certificates (0.25 box) contains awards and certificates received by Dr. Prior. This series is arranged
chronologically.
Series II: Correspondence (0.25 box) contains correspondence to, from, or about Dr. Prior. This series is arranged chronologically.
Series III: Media (1 box) contains photographs, slides, and cassettes. This series is arranged by type of media.
Series IV: News (0.25 box) contains news clippings related to Dr. Prior. This series is arranged is chronologically.
Series V: Publications (0.75 box) contains publications by Dr. Prior. This series is arranged chronologically.
Series VI: Oversized (2 boxes) contains three-dimensional artifacts and items that were too large to fit in standard-size
boxes. These items include scrapbooks and awards.
Restrictions on Access
The collection is open to the public and is available for viewing in the Medical Heritage Center. Materials do not circulate
and must be used in the supervised reading room.
Restrictions, including copyright, may exist and some materials may be too fragile to photocopy or digitize. The MHC charges
for duplication services, which must be performed by staff.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Persons:
Medicine
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John A. Prior, MD Papers, Spec.199820.Prior, Medical Heritage Center, Health Sciences Library, The
Ohio State University.
Other Finding Aid
https://hsl.osu.edu/sites/default/files/Spec199820Prior_2.pdf
Detailed Description of The Collection
Series I: Awards and Certificates (0.25 box) contains awards and certificates received by Dr. Prior. This series is arranged
chronologically., 1932-1989
Box 1 / Folder 1
The Golden Legion of Phi Delta Theta, November 6, 1932
Box 1 / Folder 2
The Ohio State University Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching, 24 February 1965
Box 1 / Folder 3
The Ohio State University Centennial Year, 1970
Box 1 / Folder 4
The New WCOL Name of the Day, January 28, 1971
Box 1 / Folder 5
The Ohio State University Presidents Club, August 1, 1972
Box 1 / Folder 6
The Ohio State University Certificate of Appreciation, June 1, 1979
Box 1 / Folder 7
Memorial Hospital of Union County Service Award, May 9-15, 1982
Box 1 / Folder 8
The Ohio State Medical Association Certificate of Distinction, 1988
Box 1 / Folder 9
The Rotary Club of Columbus, Ohio Certificate of Membership, August 5, 1988
Box 1 / Folder 10
The Ohio State University College of Medicine Honored Alumnus, September 9, 1988
Box 1 / Folder 11
The John A. Prior Professorship Fund, February 3, 1989
Series II: Correspondence (0.25 box) contains correspondence to, from, or about Dr. Prior. This series is arranged chronologically., 1950-2000
Box 1 / Folder 12
Letters, 1950s
Box 1 / Folder 13
Letters, 1960s
Box 1 / Folder 14
Letters, 1970s
Box 1 / Folder 15
Letters, 1980s
Box 1 / Folder 16
Letters, 2000s
Series III: Media (1 box) contains photographs, slides, and cassettes. This series is arranged by type of media., No Date
Box 2 / Folder 1
Photographs, Various
Box 2 / Folder 2
Slides, Various
Box 2 / Folder 3
7 Audio Cassette Tapes, Various
Series IV: News (0.25 box) contains news clippings related to Dr. Prior. This series is arranged is chronologically., 1950-1988
Box 3 / Folder 1
Clippings, 1950-1969
Box 3 / Folder 2
Clippings, 1970-1979
Box 3 / Folder 3
Clippings, 1983-1988
Box 3 / Folder 4
Clippings, No Date
Series V: Publications (0.75 box) contains publications by Dr. Prior. This series is arranged chronologically., 1959-1981
Box 3 / Folder 5
Physical Diagnosis - First Edition, 1959
Box 3 / Folder 6
Physical Diagnosis - Second Edition, 1963
Box 3 / Folder 7
Physical Diagnosis - Third Edition, 1969
Box 3 / Folder 8
Physical Diagnosis in Spanish - Third Edition, 1972
Box 3 / Folder 9
Physical Diagnosis - Fourth Edition, 1973
Box 3 / Folder 10
Physical Diagnosis - Fourth Edition, 1973
Box 3 / Folder 11
Physical Diagnosis in French - Fourth Edition, 1973
Box 3 / Folder 12
Physical Diagnosis - Fifth Edition, 1977
Box 3 / Folder 13
Physical Diagnosis in Chinese - Fifth Edition, 1977
Box 3 / Folder 14
Physical Diagnosis - Sixth Edition, 1981
Series VI: Oversized (2 boxes) contains three-dimensional artifacts and items that were too large to fit in standard-size
boxes. These items include scrapbooks and awards., 1937-2000
Box 4 / Piece 1
Plaque: OSU College of Medicine Special Distinguished Award presented to John A. Prior, No Date
Box 4 / Piece 2
Plaque: The Ohio State University Distinguished Service Award to John A. Prior, 11 December 1981
Box 4 / Piece 3
Medallion: The Ohio State University Distinguished Service Award to John A. Prior, 1981
Box 4 / Piece 4
Paperweight Type Desk Award: Ohio State University to John A. Prior, MD for outstanding service to the College of Medicine, No Date
Box 4 / Piece 5
Horse Bookends, No Date
Box 4 / Piece 6
Name Plate: John A. Prior, No Date
Box 4 / Piece 7
Certificate: State of Ohio State Medical Board, 19 July 1938
Box 4 / Piece 8
Name Plate: J. A. Prior, No Date
Box 4 / Piece 9
Plaque: Board of Trustees and Administration of Memorial Hospital of Union County Thank and Acknowledge John Prior, 1984
Box 5 / Piece 1
Certificate: Announcement of John Alan Prior, MD opening his office for the practice of General Medicine and Obstetrics, No Date
Box 5 / Piece 2
Certificate: American Institute of Chemists, Clayton S. Smith, October 28, 1937
Box 5 / Piece 3
Certificate: American College of Chest Physicians, John A. Prior, February 1952
Box 5 / Piece 4
Certificate: American College of Physicians, John Alan Prior, November 1953
Box 5 / Piece 5
Certificate: American Board of Internal Medicine, John A. Prior, June 2, 1949
Box 5 / Piece 6
Degree: Ohio State University, Doctor of Medicine, 1938
Box 5 / Piece 7
Certificate: Ohio State University, Alumni Achievement Award, John A. Prior, 1963
Box 5 / Piece 8
Certificate: Alpha Omega Alpha, membership John A. Prior, 1962
Box 5 / Piece 9
Certificate: Alpha Omega Alpha, membership John H. J. Apham, 1933
Box 5 / Piece 10
Certificate: Alpha Omega Alpha, membership Clayton S. Smith, 1934
Box 5 / Piece 11
Certificate: College of Medicine of the Ohio State University, Hugh G. Beatty, Honored Alumnus, 1960
Box 5 / Piece 12
Certificate: Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, John A. Prior, 1990
Box 5 / Piece 13
Degree: Bachelor of Arts; The Ohio State University, John Alan Prior, 1935
Box 5 / Piece 14
Certificate: Fundacion Internacional Eloy Alfaro, John A. Prior, 1954
Box 5 / Piece 15
Certificate: "John Alan Prior, M.D. announces the opening of his office for the practice of General Medicine and Obstetrics", No Date
Box 5 / Piece 16
Photo: Panoramic of Farm Landscape, No Date
Box 5 / Piece 17
Certificate: American Board of Plastic Surgery, Hugh Gibson Beatty, 1939
Box 5 / Piece 18
Certificate: John A. Prior Professorship Fund, 2000