The UIC University Archives is pleased to announce the availability of the Alexander Schmidt Papers. Alexander Schmidt was Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs from 1976 to 1987. The collection (measuring 78 linear feet) consists of the records of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs as well as the personal papers of Dr. Schmidt.
Among many other topics, the collection documents: the consolidation of the Chicago Circle and Medical Center campuses; the construction and administration of the new University of Illinois Hospital; and a controversial plan to merge the University of Illinois and Cook County Hospitals.
A finding aid for the collection is available online at: http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/specialcoll/services/lhsc/ead/003-17-01f.html
Researchers can use this collection in the Special Collections Department at the Library of the Health Science-Chicago. Please call 312.996.8977 to schedule an appointment.
