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The James Edgar Smallwood Papers primarily consist of teaching materials (articles, drawings and diagrams, handwritten notes, and syllabi) and related items, such as slides, X-rays, and audiovisual materials, that Dr. Smallwood used during his long tenure as a faculty member at the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University. Also included are materials related to Smallwood's participation in professional organizations, including the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Veterinary Anatomists, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. James Edgar (Ed) Smallwood was a Professor of Gross Anatomy in the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State University. He earned a M.S. in Veterinary Anatomy at Texas A & M University in 1972 and his D.V.M. at Texas A & M University in 1969. Dr. Smallwood also served as the Senior Executive Director of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society. He was also a member of the American Association of Veterinary Anatomists (1972 - present, President, 1988-1989); the World Association of Veterinary Anatomists (1977 - present; President, 1995-1999); the American Veterinary Medical Association (1969 - present); and the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (1981 - present). Dr. Smallwood earned numerous teaching awards during his career at NC State University and Texas A & M University.
Dr. James Edgar (Ed) Smallwood was a Professor of Gross Anatomy in the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State University. He earned a M.S. in Veterinary Anatomy at Texas A & M University in 1972 and his D.V.M. at Texas A & M University in 1969. Dr. Smallwood also served as the Senior Executive Director of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society. He was also a member of the American Association of Veterinary Anatomists (1972 - present, President, 1988-1989); the World Association of Veterinary Anatomists (1977 - present; President, 1995-1999); the American Veterinary Medical Association (1969 - present); and the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (1981 - present). Dr. Smallwood earned numerous teaching awards during his career at NC State University and Texas A & M University.
The James Edgar Smallwood Papers primarily consist of teaching materials (articles, drawings and diagrams, handwritten notes, and syllabi) and related items (slides, X-rays, and audiovisual materials) that Dr. Smallwood used during his long tenure as a faculty member at the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University. Also included are materials related to Smallwood's participation in professional organizations, including the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Veterinary Anatomists, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
This collection is arranged into five series: 1. Teaching Materials; 2. Slides and Associated Materials; 3. X-Rays; 4. Audiovisual Materials; and 5. Professional Activities. Each series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
In Series 1: Teaching Materials, numbered files correspond to chapters in Robert E. Habel's Applied Veterinary Anatomy, which are organized by body region.
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[Identification of item], James Edgar Smallwood Papers, MC 00497, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Gift of Dr. James Edgar Smallwood, 2013 (Accession number 2013.0283)
Processed by: Gwynn Thayer, March 2014; machine-readable finding aid created by: Gwynn Thayer, March 2014; additional processing and finding aid updated by: Rose Buchanan, November 2014.
The collection is organized into five principal series:
This series contains journal articles, handwritten notes, drawings and diagrams, and syllabi that Dr. Smallwood used while teaching anatomy courses at NC State University and at Texas A & M University. Journal articles span from 1969 to the 2000s and primarily reflect contemporary research into canine, feline, equine, and bovine anatomy and diseases, as well as radiographic anatomy, one of Smallwood's main research interests. Articles are by distinguished scholars like Dr. Michael J. Shively, Dr. Lionel F. Rubin, and Smallwood himself, and they appeared in publications like the American Journal of Veterinary Research and the Journal of the American Veterinary Medicine Association. Smallwood annotated many of these articles and attached other handwritten notes on article topics to be discussed in his courses.
Also included in this series is a working copy of Smallwood's 1999 publication, A Guided Tour of Veterinary Anatomy: Domestic Ungulates (2nd edition), along with mark-ups of anatomical drawings and diagrams that Smallwood drew by hand for the publication. A copy of Smallwood's 2004 article, "An Anatomist's Comments on Learning and Teaching," which appeared in the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, is also included, as are materials related to Smallwood's efforts in the 1990s to obtain a whale skeleton for the College of Veterinary Medicine's educational collection.
This series contains a few study guides, quiz questions, and trivia related to Dr. Smallwood's anatomy courses. A syllabus for Anatomy I is also included.
Scattered correspondence related to published articles and research projects appears in this series as well.
This series is arranged alphabetically by subject. Numbered files correspond to chapters in Robert E. Habel's Applied Veterinary Anatomy, which are organized by body region.
This series contains slides that Dr. Smallwood used while teaching anatomy courses at Texas A & M University and NC State. Most slides are of the muscular, digestive, cardiovascular, and other internal systems of dogs, cats, and horses. Also included are slides related to important anatomy textbooks, including Peter Popesko's Atlas of Topographical Anatomy of the Domestic Animals (published in 1971 with later editions added), and slides related to anatomy labs that Smallwood coordinated. Documentary materials associated with the slides, including lecture notes, are included in some instances.
This series is arranged in the order that it was received. Headings and labels that Dr. Smallwood used for his slide collection have been maintained.
Mostly unlabeled slides. One slide is labeled Skeleton Party 2/26/82; another is labeled Lab Setup Spg 85. One sheet has Kodak frames; one sheet has North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Communications Center frames; and three sheets have North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Communications frames.
This series contains X-rays that Smallwood used in his teaching and research. Many X-rays are associated with projects and studies in which Smallwood participated, one of which was conducted for the Quaker Oats Company. Other X-rays appear to be associated with the anatomy courses that Smallwood taught at NC State and Texas A & M University. A third set of X-rays are case files submitted to Smallwood from other veterinarians and veterinary practices. It is possible that Smallwood used these X-rays to assist other vets in diagnosing sick or injured animals. Unfortunately, however, most X-rays are not accompanied by detailed documentation, so the precise relationship of Smallwood to these other vets is unclear. A final set of X-rays are not specifically associated with case files, courses, or studies.
Most X-rays are of cats, dogs, horses, and cows. Some list the medical ailment that prompted the X-ray or that was diagnosed from the X-ray. Most X-rays date to the 1970s and 1980s. Of special interest is a copy of the first radiograph, dated to 1896.
This series is grouped according to the study, course, or case file number with which the X-rays are affiliated or thought to be affiliated. X-rays from research studies in which Smallwood participated (M915, F91, F5298) are arranged chronologically within each study. X-rays that appear to be associated with the courses that Smallwood taught are arranged numerically by course number, and then alphabetically by subject within each course. X-rays identified by a case file number are listed in ascending numerical order. Finally, X-rays unaffiliated with a study, course, or case file are listed alphabetically by subject.
This series primarily contains CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes that Smallwood used while teaching anatomy courses at Texas A & M University and NC State. Many CDs contain still images of canine, equine, and avian anatomy. DVDs are often of lectures and other speaking events. VHS tapes are related to the Jockey Club and the Rotary Club. Some materials are unlabeled and have not yet been fully processed.
This series is arranged alphabeticaly by title or label. In the absence of an official title, the original label has been maintained.
Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
This series contains correspondence, programs, travel documents, and photographs related to Dr. Smallwood's participation in professional programs and organizations, including the North Carolina Physicians Health Program, the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Veterinary Anatomists. Of particular note are materials documenting Smallwood's concern about the ongoing availability of animal cadavers for teaching veterinary anatomy. Also included is an invitation from Don Thrall to contribute a chapter to the fifth edition of Thrall's Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, as well as requests for copies of Smallwood's slide and video presentations from colleagues at other universities.
This series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
"Writing your Eulogy," address by Leo K. Bustad, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, at first commencement at School of Veterinary Medicine on May 11, 1985.
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[Identification of item], James Edgar Smallwood Papers, MC 00497, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.