Overview of the Collection
Medical Heritage Center
Stein, Lester
Lester Stein, MD Papers
7.0 linear feet
The Lester Stein, MD Papers (7 linear feet) contains information related to Dr. Stein and his career.
SPEC.201507.STEIN
The records are in English
English
1885-2000, bulk 1927-2000
Biography
Dr. Lester Stein (December 10, 1910 – October 3, 2000), Colonel, US Army Reserve Medical Corps (retired) was an ophthalmologist and otolaryngologist practicing in Steubenville, OH for over 40 years.
Stein was a graduate of the City College of New York (1932) in Chemical Engineering and New York University Medical School (1937). He served in the Army Medical Corps from 1941-1946, where he was a Battalion Surgeon with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions throughout the European, African, and Middle Eastern Theaters of Operations. He was a recipient of two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star.
Stein was married to Pearl and together they had two sons, Michael and Eric, and a daughter, Leslie.
Additionally, Stein was an avid reader, published writer, vegetable gardener and renowned for his love of swimming.
Scope and Content
The Lester Stein, MD Papers (7 linear feet) contains information related to Dr. Stein and his career.
Related Collections
Related collections within the Medical Heritage Center include the Artifact Collection where artifacts that came with Dr. Stein’s materials are housed.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is arranged in five series:
- Series I: Correspondence
- Series II: Media
- Series III: Personal
- Series IV: Professional
- Series V: Oversized
Series I: Correspondence (1 box) contains correspondence sent to or written by Dr. Stein. It is filed under the name of the sender or receiver, whoever is not Stein. This series is arranged alphabetically.
Series II: Media (4 boxes) contains negatives, photographs and slides. This series is arranged by type of media.
Series III: Personal (1/2 box) contains information of a more personal nature about Dr. Stein. This series is arranged alphabetically.
Series IV: Professional (1.5 boxes) contains information related to his career. This series is alphabetically.
Series V: Oversized (2 boxes) contains oversized plaques and certificates. This series is arranged by item.
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.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Lester Stein, MD Papers,
SPEC.201507.STEIN, Medical Heritage Center, Health Sciences Library,
The Ohio State University.
Detailed Description of The Collection
Series I: Correspondence
1938-1999
1
1
Alfano, Robert P.
1992
1
2
Anderson, Faye
1973
1
3
Antalis, A.J.
undated
1
4
Aulhorn, E.
1965
1
5
Berens, Conrad
1956-1957
1
6
Berlow, A. Joseph
1961
1
7
Berman, S.L.
1955
1
8
Bietti, G.B.
1964
1
9
Birtcher, C.J.
1963
1
10
Blount, Richard
1954, 1956
1
11
Bonenberger, Landers P.
1982
1
12
Brancazio, D.A.
1978
1
13
Brown, Donald L.
1957
1
14
Buckingham, W.D.
1949
1
15
Buttolph, L.J.
1954
1
16
Carey, Richard
1957
1
17
Chalkey, Katherine Ferguson
1956-1957
1
18
Childs, Sarah
1957
1
19
Coates, Sarah
1956
1
20
Crile, Jr., George
1959
1
21
Dawling, Stan
undated
1
22
De Bresson, Chauncey D.
1957
1
23
De Ment, Jack
1955
1
24
DeCoursey, Elbert
1953
1
25
DeGraff, Arthur C.
1947
1
26
Devney, M.
1956
1
27
DeWolf, R.M.
1955
1
28
Donohue, Paul
1999
1
29
Earnst, John R.
1981
1
30
Editor, Archives of Ophthalmology
1953-1954
1
31
Editor, Jewish World
1988
1
32
Editor, Journal of The American Medical Association
1957
1
33
Editor, New York Times
1976, 1988, 1991
1
34
Editor, Palm Beach Post
1998-1999
1
35
Eicher, Geary M.
1978
1
36
Elder, Stewart Duke
1957
1
37
Ellerbrock, V.J.
1956
1
38
Farnham, R.E.
1956
1
39
Fite, George L.
1969-1970
1
40
Flaherty, M.D.
1957
1
41
Flaxman, Nathan
1970
1
42
Geist, Teresa
1957
1
43
George, Craig W.
1970
1
44
Gibson, H.L.
1954
1
45
Gibson, Ralph E.
1959
1
46
Gore, Al
1996
1
47
Grimm, Joseph
1970
1
48
Hansell, Peter
1958
1
49
Hansen, T.J.
undated
1
50
Huheey, Marilyn
1978
1
51
Humphrey, Carroll E.
1958
1
52
Hunt, Donald R.
1963
1
53
Immaculata, Sister M.
undated
1
54
Joyce, Helen R.
1957
1
55
Kadesky, David
1954
1
56
Kalish, H.B.
1944
1
57
Karp, Carol L.
1995
1
58
Kerstein, Joseph J.
1970
1
59
Kessler, David A.
1994
1
60
Keyser, Wilma
1970
1
61
Kidder, James J.
1997
1
62
Kilpatrick, James J.
1997
1
63
King, J.H.
1957
1
64
Kinney, John P.
1987
1
65
Kolin, J.
1957
1
66
Lancione, Peter
undated
1
67
Land, Edwin M.
1957
1
68
Lavine, Oscar
1957
1
69
Lichter, Paul R.
1991
1
70
Lott, Trent
undated
1
71
Lowenstein, Harold H.
1958
1
72
Lyons, F. Maxwell
1957
1
73
Macedonia, J.J.
1980
1
74
Editor, Palm Beach Post
1998-1999
1
75
Mascio, John J.
1980
1
76
Editor, Palm Beach Post
1998-1999
1
77
Mates, William B.
1955
1
78
Newell, Frank W.
1958
1
79
Oglesby, Frank L.
1957
1
80
O'Grady, Guy E.
1981
1
81
Panushka, John B.
1954
1
82
Parker, Harry L.
1958
1
83
Patient Consultation Form
undated
1
84
Pavlo, Irving L.
1957
1
85
Petrola, F. Joseph
1978
1
86
Pillat, A.
1957
1
87
Poll, Alfred P.
1957
1
88
Pope John Paul II
1995
1
89
Preefer, Raymond R.
1980
1
90
The Reader's Forum of the Miami Herald
1998
1
91
Ring, Alfred
1938
1
92
Roper, Kenneth L.
1957
1
93
Rubin, Arthur H.
1987
1
94
Russell, George P.
1983
1
95
Ryan, Mary C.
1955
1
96
Safire, William
1955-1996
1
97
Savant, Marilyn Vos
1993
1
98
Simmons, D.L.
1998
1
99
Simpkins, Dolores M.
1978
1
100
Snyder, John E.
undated
1
101
Stein, Lester and Pearl
1987
1
102
Thompson, H. Stanley
1982
1
103
Ullen, Robert L.
undated
1
104
Vail, Derrick
1955, 1957
1
105
Voegtlin, E.W.
1954
1
106
Ward, Phillip
1989
1
107
Warren, Thomas S.
1954, 1957
1
108
Wilson, Clinton A.
1957
1
109
Winnick, Robert J.
1954
Series II: Media
undated
2
1
Slides (RESTRICTED)
undated
3
1
Slides (RESTRICTED)
undated
4
1
Slides
undated
5
1
Negatives and Photos (RESTRICTED)
undated
Series III: Personal
1927-2000
6
1
Book: Anatomie et Physiologie de L'Oeil dans la serie animale
1927
6
2
Book: Les Yeux et la Vision des Vertebres
1943
6
3
Book: L'Intelligence Creatrice
1945
6
4
Campimetric Electroscan System
1964-1965
6
5
Certificate: American Medical Association Membership
1986, 1996
6
6
Certificate: American Medical Association, Physician's Recognition Award
1982
6
7
Certificate: The American National Red Cross
1980
6
8
Certificate: Florida Midwinter Seminar in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
1978
6
9
Certificate: Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America
1984
6
10
Certificate: New York State Education Department Board of Medical Examiners, Certificate as a Registered Physician
1945
6
11
Certificate: Ohio State Medical Association Membership
1990, 1993
6
12
Certificate: The Ohio State University, Postgraduate Course in Aerospace Medicine
1964
6
13
Certificate: State Board of Medical Examiners of New Jersey, Certificate of Hospital Requirements
1940
6
14
Certificate: State of Ohio, The State Medical Board, Certificate of Preliminary Education
1946
6
15
Certificate: United States of America Federal Aviation Agency Certificate of Training
1961
6
16
Certificate: United States of America-Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Certificate of Medical Training
1967
6
17
Certificate (Photocopy): The Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Alumnus Member at New York University
1947
6
18
Certificate (Photocopy): The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Election of Fellowship
1949
6
19
Certificate (Photocopy): The American Board of Ophthalmology, Certificate of Successful Examination in Ophthalmology
1942
6
20
Certificate (Photocopy): City of New York Department of Hospitals, Welfare Hospital for Chronic Diseases, Certification of Residency in Ophthalmology
1940
6
21
Certificate (Photocopy): Department of the Army Certificate of Training
1976
6
22
Certificate (Photocopy): Department of the Army Certificate of Training
1980
6
23
Certificate (Photocopy): The Medical Licensing Board of West Virginia, License to Practice Medicine and Surgery
1955
6
24
Certificate (Photocopy): New York University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
1937
6
25
Certificate (Photocopy): Ohio State Medical Board, License to Practice Medicine and Surgery
1946
6
26
Certificate (Photocopy): The University of the State of New York Education Department, License to Practice Medicine and Surgery
1937
6
27
Daily Journal
1941
6
28
David Brown
1958, 1974
6
29
Editorial: Affirmative action is not racism
1990
6
30
Editorial: RE: Facial Fuzz and Funny Findings
1990
6
31
Editorial: Fie on Fatty Foods!
undated
6
32
Editorial: No Chance for Buccaneers
undated
6
33
Editorial: Nursing home for veterans beats medical center idea
undated
6
34
Editorial: Ultra-Orthodox troubling
undated
6
35
Funeral Program
2000
6
36
Medical Records (RESTRICTED)
1986
6
37
The Medical Violet
1935
6
38
The Medical Violet
1936
6
39
The Medical Violet
1937
6
40
New York University: One Hundred and Fifth Commencement Ceremony
June 9, 1937
6
41
"The Night Nurse" A Short Story (RESTRICTED)
undated
6
42
Silver Anniversary Year Book
1958
Series IV: Professional
1935-1995
6
43
Application for Appointment to the Medical Staff of St. John Hospital
1960
6
44
Association for Research in Ophthalmology: Midwestern Research Section
April 19-20, 1958
6
45
Black Light Research
1952-1953
6
46
Business Cards
undated
6
47
Central Eye Search Foundation
1964
6
48
Diagnosis Charts
undated
6
49
Florida Midwinter Seminar
1978
6
50
Fog-Repellant Cloth with Business Information Imprint
undated
6
51
Hospital Passes
1937, 1939
6
52
Insurance Policies for Medical Practice
1963-1980
6
53
Jefferson County Medical Society
1957
6
54
Kerplasty Course
1956
6
55
Life Membership Card (Photocopy): American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
1977
6
56
Membership Card (Photocopy): Ohio State Medical Association
1978
6
57
Newspaper Clippings
1965-1995
6
58
New York Society for Clinical Ophthalmology: Thirty-ninth Regular Meeting
February , 1941
6
59
Notes on Luminescence
undated
6
60
Preliminary Pretrial Order
1983
6
61
Prescription Pads
undated
6
62
Product Advertisements: Alfred P. Poll Ophthalmological Instruments
undated
6
63
Product Advertisements: American Optical Company
undated
6
64
Product Advertisements: Bausch and Lomb
1935, 1945
6
65
Product Advertisements: Berman Laboratories
undated
6
66
Product Advertisements: The Bircher Corporation
1959-1962
6
67
Product Advertisements: Burton Manufacturing Company
1954, 1957
6
68
Product Advertisements: Carl Zeiss Jena
undated
6
69
Product Advertisements: DeJur-Amsco Corporation
undated
6
70
Product Advertisements: General Electric
1954
6
71
Product Advertisements: Hanovia Chemical Manufacturing Company
1954-1956
6
72
Product Advertisements: Herbach and Rademan, Inc.
undated
6
73
Product Advertisements: The Synchronex Corporation
1971
6
74
Product Advertisements: Ultra-Violet Products, Inc.
1953
6
75
Proposal for Employment of Active Reserve Ophthalmic Surgeons
1968
6
76
Proposal for Study of AIDS Luminescent Phenomena by Direct Observation
1989
6
77
Publication: Circline Fluorescent Tube Keratograph
1958
6
78
Publication: Floor Stand Mounting for High Intensity Wood's Light
1957
6
79
Publication: Fluorescent Lamp Examining Unite: Combining White and Black Light
1957-1958
6
80
Publication: Group Color Vision Tests
1939
6
81
Publication: How Much is an Eye Worth:
undated
6
82
Publication: Monocular Blindness in The Young
1970
6
83
Publication: Near-Ultra Violet Luminescence of Anterior Segment of the Eye
1958
6
84
Publication: Ophthalmoluminescence: Definitions and Descriptions of Effects
1957
6
85
Publication: A Polarizing Screen for Facilitation the Cover Test
1939
6
86
Publication: A Proposed Atomic Age Medical Reserve Program
undated
6
87
Reserve Officer's Qualification and Availability Questionnaire (RESTRICTED)
1951
6
88
Snellen Chart
undated
6
89
Transactions of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
January - February 1958
7
1
Lantz v. Stein (RESTRICTED)
1980-1985
7
2
Macular Architectonics
1963-1966
7
3
Proposed Legislation: Referral for Medical Care of Persons with Eye or Visual Complaints
undated
Series V: Oversized
1985-1998
8
1-8
Artworks of the Eye (8)
undated
8
9
Certificate: The Alumni Association of the City College of New York
1983
8
10
Certificate: The Alumni Association of the City College of New York
1993
8
11
Certificate: The Alumni Association of the City College of New York
1998
8
12
Certificate: City of New York Department of Hospitals, Kings County Hospital, Resident Ophthalmologist
1939
8
13
Certificate: City of New York Department of Hospitals, Welfare Hospital for Chronic Diseases, Certification of Residency in Ophthalmology
1940
8
14
Certificate: State of New Jersey, Department of Public Instruction, Medical Student Certificate
1940
8
15
Certificate: The United States of America, U.S. Department of Commerce, Civil Aeronautics Administration
1950
8
16-17
Certificate: The University of the State of New York Education Department, License to Practice Medicine and Surgery (2)
1937
8
18-22
Painting Series (5)
1960
8
23
Prescriptions of Dr. Blossen pasted on paper
1885
9
1
Certificate made into a Plaque: The Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
1947
9
2
Certificate made into a Plaque: The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
1949
9
3
Certificate made into a Plaque: American Association for the Advancement of Science
1959
9
4
Certificate made into a Plaque: The American Association of Railway Surgeons
1959
9
5
Certificate made into a Plaque: The American Board of Ophthalmology
1942
9
6
Certificate made into a Plaque: The Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
1946
9
7
Certificate made into a Plaque: International Eye Foundation
1970
9
8
Certificate made into a Plaque: The Medical Licensing Boar of West Virginia
1955
9
9
Certificate made into a Plaque: New York University, College of Medicine
1937
9
10
Certificate made into a Plaque: State of Ohio, State Medical Board
1946
9
11
Coin Medallion: Eye and Ear Hospital of Pittsburgh, 75th Anniversary
undated
9
12
Gold Oval Shaped Pin
undated
9
13
Gold Pin: 52
undated
9
14
Gold Pin: BHS
undated
9
15
Gold supplemental hanging tag for a pin: Eye Research Foundation Trustee
undated
9
16-17
Name Plate: Lester Stein, M.D. (2)
undated
9
18
Name Tag: University of Miami School of Medicine Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
undated
9
19
Plaque: Jefferson County Medical Society
1976