title: The Moody Medical Library and its historical relevance.
abstract: The historical development of the Medical Branch Library from the Medical Department of Soulé University, established in 1861, to the present is traced. The powerful growth stimulus that was provided by Dr. Chauncey Leake is recognized as is the important influence more recently of Dr. Truman G. Blocker, Jr. The new Moody Medical Library Building and the services and financing of the library are described.
mesh_terms: D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D007993:Libraries, Medical / Q000266:history*; D013781:Texas