Overview of the Collection
Medical Heritage Center
Rinaldi, Edward R.
Edward R. Rinaldi, MD Papers
10 linear feet
The Edward R. Rinaldi, MD Papers (10 linear feet) contain information related to Dr. Rinaldi and his career.
SPEC.201509.RINALDI
The records are in English
English
1910-2008
Biography
Edward R. Rinaldi (1903 – 1985) was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Italian immigrant parents. He graduated from Central High School in 1921. He then attended The Ohio State University, graduated with a BA in 1926 and a MD in 1929.
He established his medical practice in 1931 and worked until July 16, 1985.
He was married to Mary A. Versaci in 1950 and they had son named Edward Jr.
For more information about Dr. Rinaldi’s life, please see box 3, file 5, the book “The Poor Doctor.”
Scope and Content
The Edward R. Rinaldi, MD Papers (10 linear feet) contain information related to Dr. Rinaldi and his career.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is arranged in three series:
- Series I: Media
- Series II: Personal
- Series III: Oversized
Series I: Media (2 boxes) contains photographs and five scrapbooks. This series is arranged by type of media.
Series II: Personal (3 boxes) contains papers of a more personal nature. This series is arranged alphabetically.
Series III: Oversized (2 boxes) contains oversized items such as diplomas, certificates and photographs. 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], Edward R. Rinaldi, MD Papers,
SPEC.201509.RINALDI, Medical Heritage Center, Health Sciences Library,
The Ohio State University.
Detailed Description of The Collection
Series I: Media
1910-2008
1
1
Photographs
various
2
1
Scrapbook: Fazio's Food Emporium
1974
2
2
Scrapbook: Dr. Edwards R. Rinaldi, Volume 1
1910-1995
2
3
Scrapbook: Dr. Edwards R. Rinaldi, Volume 2
1910-1995
2
4
Scrapbook: Owen Graham
2004
2
5
Scrapbook: Owen Graham
2007
Series II: Personal
1929-2008
3
1
Alumni Weekend
1984
3
2
Article about the Rinaldis
2002
3
3
Birth Certificate of Mary Versaci Rinaldi
1968
3
4
Birth and Death Certificates of Edward R. Rinaldi
1943-1985
3
5
Book: The Poor Doctor
2008
3
6
Burial Plot Information
1985
3
7
Certificate: College of Medicine of The Ohio State University, Honored Alumnus
1979
3
8
Certificate: The Presidents Club of The Ohio State University
1996
3
9
Certificate: The Presidents Club of The Ohio State University
2001
3
10
Correspondence to Mary
undated
4
1
Datebook
1933
4
2
Datebook
1934
4
3
Edward R. Rinaldi, Jr.
1951-1998
4
4
Fisher Lease
1974
4
5
Fred Versaci
2003
4
6
Marriage Certificate
1950
4
7
Mayfield Road Property
1954-1962
4
8
Obituary
1985
4
9
The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Convocation Program
1996
4
10
The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Convocation Program
1998
4
11
The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Convocation Program
2001
4
12
The Ohio State University Commencement Program
1929
4
13
The Ohio State University Presidents Club Roster
1996
4
14
Prescription Pad
undated
4
15
Receipt Book
1935
5
1
Receipt Book
1944
5
2
Rinaldi Family Fund at Church of St. Dominic
2002
5
3
Shell Oil Company
1971-1990
5
4
Social Security
1969
Series III: Oversized
1921-1931
6
1
Academic Robe of Edward Rinaldi
undated
6
2
Academic Cap with Tassel of Edward Rinaldi
undated
6
3
The Ohio State University Beanie of Edward Rinaldi
undated
6
4
Pin: Selective Service System Member
undated
6
5
Pin: Alpha Pi Delta
undated
6
6
Pin: Ohio State Medical Association, 50 Year Club
undated
7
1
Bronze Statue: In Memory of Edward R. Rinaldi, MD, 1903-1985
undated
8
1
Framed Photograph: Portrait of a Young Rinaldi
undated
8
2
Framed Photograph: Portrait of an Older Rinaldi
undated
8
3
Framed Photograph Collage: Omega Upsilon Phi
undated
8
4
Framed Certificate: Saint Alexis Hospital, Resident in Medicine
June 13, 1931
8
5
Framed Photograph: Edward Rinaldi's Parents
undated
8
6
Framed Photograph: Starling Medical College, 1880
undated
9
1
Framed Artwork: "The Doctor"
undated
9
2
Framed Diploma: Cleveland Public Schools, Central High School
June 16, 1922
9
3
Framed Certificate: American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association, issued to Marie Versaci
1921
9
4
Photograph in Protective Sleeve: Mary’s brother Benny’s Wedding
undated
9
5
Encapsulated Photograph: Rinaldi within ten other men in white uniforms
undated
9
6
Encapsulated Certificate: State of Ohio State Medical Board License
July 2, 1929
9
7
Encapsulated Diploma: The Ohio State University, Doctor of Medicine
June 11, 1929
9
8
Encapsulated Diploma: The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Arts
June 15, 1926
9
9
Encapsulated Artwork: The Ohio State University College of Medicine, by Squib Company
undated