JOURNAL ARTICLE

"Suitable for Lay Reader": Dickinson, Kinsey, and Mrs. Dutcher's Cards at the New York Academy of Medicine Library.

  • Published In: Information & Culture, 2024, v. 59, n. 1. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Garner, Anne 3 of 3

Abstract

This article explores the acquisition and evaluation of Marie Stopes's books on sexuality by the New York Academy of Medicine Library in the early 20th century. It discusses the involvement of three women, Mrs. Dutcher, Mrs. Lamont, and Mrs. Fields, in categorizing and evaluating these books, providing insight into prevailing attitudes towards sexuality at the time. The article also discusses the library's classification system and the efforts of individuals like Kinsey and Dickinson to expand the collection and establish a sex education center. It sheds light on the complex dynamics between medical professionals, librarians, and nonprofessional women in shaping library collections and access standards related to sexuality. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Information & Culture. 2024/01, Vol. 59, Issue 1, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2164-8034
  • DOI:10.7560/ic59102
  • Accession Number:176278088
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