Overview of the Collection
Medical Heritage Center
Weissler, Arnold M.
Arnold M. Weissler, MD Papers
2.0 linear feet
The Arnold M. Weissler, MD Papers (2 linear feet) contains materials documenting his career as an academic physician specializing in cardiology.
SPEC.202413.WEISSLER
The records are in English
English
1945-2019
Biography
Arnold M. Weissler (1927-2019) was born in New York state and started attending New York University at age 16. He left college to serve in the U.S. Navy as a medic during World War II. When he returned from military service, he attended medical school at SUNY Downstate Medical Center which was followed by an internship, residency and fellowship specializing in cardiology. From 1963 through 1971 Weissler worked for The Ohio State University and was named Chief of Cardiology. He left Ohio State for a position at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine where he served as the chair for ten years. In 1982 Weissler moved to the Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, and then finished his career as a professor and cardiovascular consultant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, retiring in 1999. Dr. Weissler published extensively in medical books and peer reviewed publications and was actively involved in the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association, among other professional organizations. He pioneered noninvasive techniques for studying cardiovascular function. A particular research interest was studying the heart function of chimpanzees who were involved in early testing for the U.S. Space Program.
Scope and Content
The Arnold M. Weissler, MD Papers (2 linear feet) contains materials documenting his career as an academic physician specializing in cardiology.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is arranged in three series:
- Series I: Media
- Series II: Oversize
- Series III: Professional
Series I: Media (1 box) contains photographs of Dr. Weissler throughout his life and career, including, but not limited to photographs of Dr. Weissler in his U.S. Navy uniform, photographs documenting his term as chairman of medicine at Wayne State University affiliated hospitals, professional headshots, and photographs with friends and colleagues. Most photographs are identified. They are arranged in alphabetical order by subject.
Series II: Oversize (1 box) contains numerous certificates and awards received by Dr. Weissler. There is also a photograph of Dr. Weissler and others with chimpanzees from the U.S. Space Program and a copy of the Life Magazine cover of Ham, the first chimpanzee who went to space. This series is arranged by item.
Series III: Professional (1 box) contains documents, including, but not limited to, Dr. Weissler’s curriculum vitae, funeral program, and many examples of his professional writing. This series is arranged in alphabetical order by folder title.
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], Arnold M. Weissler, MD Papers,
SPEC.202413.WEISSLER, Medical Heritage Center, Health Sciences Library,
The Ohio State University.
Detailed Description of The Collection
Series I: Media
1945-2007
1
1
American Heart Association Award Ceremony
Circa 1969
1
2
Arnold M. Weissler Head Shots
1970-1995
1
3
Arnold M. Weissler at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals, Detroit, Michigan
1971-1981
1
4
Arnold M. Weissler with Friends and Colleagues
1985-1997
1
5
Arnold M. Weissler with Friends and Colleagues
2001-2007
1
6
Arnold M. Weissler in U.S. Navy Uniform
1945
1
7
Miscellaneous Photographs
1960, undated
1
8
University of Colorado, Department of Medicine
1988-1989
Series II: Oversize
1948-1995
2
1
Cartoon Illustration
May 1965
2
2
Certificates
1952-1959
2
3
Certificates
1961-1969
2
4
Certificates
1970-1978
2
5
Certificates
1980-1987
2
6
Certificates
1990-1995
2
7
Certificates
undated
2
8
Certificates: Photocopies
1954-1986
2
9
Diploma
1948
2
10
Life Magazine Cover of Chimpanzee that Went to Space
1961
2
11
Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board
1977-1986
2
12
Miscellaneous
undated
2
13
News Article: Doctor Blames Technology for Health Care Costs
August 5, 1984
2
14
Photograph: Doctors with Chimpanzees
Circa 1961
2
15
Photograph: Wayne State University, Harper Hospital House Staff with Arnold M. Weissler, Chief of Medicine
1971-1972
2
16
Photograph: Wayne State University, Harper Hospital House Staff with Arnold M. Weissler, Chief of Medicine
1972-1973
2
17
Poster: Cardiac Grand Rounds with Arnold M. Weissler, MD
undated
Series III: Professional
1957-2007
3
1
Abstracts
1961-1966
3
2
Abstracts
1967-1972
3
3
Abstracts
1975-1982
3
4
Abstracts
1983-1988
3
5
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials A
1957-1990
3
6
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials B-C
1959-2004
3
7
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials D
1964-1999
3
8
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials Echocardiographic-Effects
1957-1988
3
9
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials Efficacy-Experimental
1961-1999
3
10
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials F-J
1958-1988
3
11
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials L-M
1958-1987
3
12
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials N
1972-1989
3
13
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials O-Q
1957-1999
3
14
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials R
1959-1990
3
15
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials Shortening-Syncope
1960-1989
3
16
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials Systolic Time Intervals
1968-1987
3
17
Articles, Book Chapters and Editorials T-V
1957-2000
3
18
Best Doctors/Medical Specialists
1979-1984
3
19
Biographical Information
1966-2007
3
20
Book: Nonivasive Cardiology
1974
3
21
Book: Cardiologia No Invasiva
1976
3
22
Book: Reviews of Contemporary Laboratory Methods
1980
3
23
Cardiology Conferences
1970-1982
3
24
Curriculum Vitae and Professional Activities
1972-2006
3
25
Funeral Program
2019
3
26
Harper Hospital Newsletters
1971, 1972, 1982
3
27
Miscellaneous
1957, 1982, undated
3
28
News Clippings
1964-1979
3
29
News Clippings
undated
3
30
Optimal Resources for Coronary Artery Surgery
1978
3
31
Physiologic Basis for Cardiovascular Symptoms
undated
3
32
Reflections
October 2003
3
33
Retirement
1999
3
34
Rose Medical Center Newsletters
1982, 1987
3
35
State University of New York College of Medicine Graduation
June 4, 1953
3
36
Visiting Professor and Lectures
1974-1988
3
37
Who's Who
1977-1979