This collection consists primarily of subject files maintained by Dr. Arthur Sohval on various disorders of the gonads. Most files contain Dr. Sohval's research notes alongside associated research material. Many files also contain draft manuscripts of Dr. Sohval's published articles. The research material in each file typically consists of annotated journal clippings, but it sometimes includes photographs (standard and microscopic), case histories, and correspondence with other physicians. Conditions represented include cryptorchidism, Klinefelter's syndrome, cell tumors, and various forms of intersexuality and gonadal dysgenesis. The collection also contains several files documenting Dr. Sohval's grant applications for his studies in electron microscopy of the gonads.
Sohval, Arthur R., 1904-1985This small collection has three series: the Biographical/Personal series, the Professional series, and the Reprints series. The records were not organized in any meaningful way when they were received, aside from the numbered reprint series.
The Biographical series contains information and correspondence from Dr. Gabrilove's later years. There is information about Awards he created at Mount Sinai. There is also a file of correspondence in the Biographical series between Dr. Gabrilove and a group of donors who supported his research. This series also has files on awards and honors received by Gabrilove and the speeches he made at those events. These include historical insight into the history of the Endocrinology Division at Mount Sinai. This series also includes a file on Gabrilove's daughter, Janice Gabrilove, MD, who has done pioneering work in oncology and joined the staff at Mount Sinai, her alma mater, in early 1998. Lester Gabrilove was her biggest booster and the files show his interest in her career.
One strength of this small collection is the information it contains about the Division of Endocrinology, including its staff and fellowship program. Of special note is the Professional series Correspondence file, which includes memos from Dorothy Krieger, MD, then Chief of the Endocrinology Division, as she turned over control of the Division in February 1985 due to a battle with cancer. She died later that year. Dr. Gabrilove was named Acting Chief and ran the Division until the appointment of Terry Davies, MD. There is also information here about some of Dr. Krieger's grants that were assumed by others.
The collection also contains files on grants and research. There is a limited amount of correspondence with colleagues on these matters. Dr. Gabrilove was very involved with professional associations in his field, and those groups are represented here.
The collection includes a large, framed certificate given to Dr. Gabrilove on the occasion of his 80th birthday in 1997.
Gabrilove, J. Lester