The Rollin E. Becker, D.O.

Collection

Rollin E. Becker, D.O.

1910-1996

Descriptive Summary

Creator: Rollin E. Becker, D.O.

Title: The Rollin E. Becker, D.O. Collection

Inclusive Dates: 1892-1988

Abstract: The Rollin E. Becker, D.O. Collection consists of papers, manuscripts, letters,
photographs, audio recordings and various memorabilia that Dr. Becker
collected during his lifetime.

Extent: 4 boxes, 2 linear feet

Language: English

Repository: Archives, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Gibson D. Lewis
Library.

Historical Note:

Rollin E. Becker, D.O. was an associate professor in the Department of Osteopathic Philosophy,
Principles and Practices at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He graduated from the Kirksville
College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1934. Rollin E. Becker, D.O. was member of the American
Osteopathic Association, the Texas Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons, Academy of
Applied Osteopathy, and the Texas Academy of Applied Osteopathy and Cranial Academy. Additionally,
he was president of the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation (1962-1979) and the Osteopathic
Cranial Association (1950-1951).

Restrictions: The collection is open for research. Box OS 046 contains an article by W.G.
Sutherland that is restricted from publication. The collection is non-circulating
and can be viewed by appointment.

Provenance: The Rollin E. Becker, D.O. Collection consists of items gathered by Dr. Becker
during his lifetime. His son, Donald Lee Becker donated the collection to the
University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Citation: The Rollin E. Becker, D.O. Collection, Box 00136-00137, OS 00046, The
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Gibson D. Lewis Library,
Archives.

Container List:

Box Title Date

Box 00136 Assorted quotes and documents 1897-1983
Box 00136 Assorted quotes and documents 1892-1982
Box 00136 Paul E. Kimberly, D.O.: Outline of the Cranial Concept (2 copies); 1948
handwritten notes by Rollin E. Becker, D.O.
Box 00136 Assorted papers by Rollin E. Becker, D.O. 1948-1969
Box 00136 Assorted papers by Rollin E. Becker, D.O. (2 folders) 1954-1987
Box 00136 Diagnostic Touch et.al. (3 folders) 1959-1985
Box 00136 Teaching Manual Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation 1968
Box 00136 Osteopathic Envelopes (2) First Day of Issue 1972 Oct 9
Box 00136 Donald Lee Becker, page/s from his will undated
Box 00136 Rollin E. Becker, D.O.: Fascia (manuscript) undated
Box 00137 W.G. Sutherland, D.O. correspondence and lecture notes 1914-1975
Box 00137 Two cards from Dr. W.G. Sutherland with a squirrel drawn on 1949 Oct 17
them; a post card with Dr. A.T. Still’s picture on it; a card with a
quote on it by Rollin E. Becker D.O.
Box 00137 Letters and publications to R. E. Becker from John Murphy 1954
Box 00137 Whiplash Injuries in Relation to the Sacrum & the Primary 1957-1970
Respiratory Mechanism (manuscript)
Box 00137 Practical Guide to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field by Rollin E. 1968
Becker, D.O. (manuscript)
Box 00137 Assorted papers by Rollin E. Becker, DO 1956-1987
Box 00137 Assorted papers by Rollin E. Becker, DO 1980-1988
Box 00137 Basic Anatomic Physiology (paper); correspondence; photo; and 1954; undated
quotes
Box 00137 McMinn, R.M.H., Hutchings, R.T. Color Atlas of Human Anatomy 1978
Inscribed to Rollin Becker, DO 5-9-78 (book)
Box 00137 Photographs 1944-1954;
undated
Box 00137 Assorted slides 1948-1962
Box Title Date
Box 00138 Four notes from Anne L. Wales, DO to Rollin E. Becker, DO 1985
referencing tapes and journal articles
Box 00138 Tapes and CDs: W.G. Sutherland lectures and OCA Journal articles 1949-1954
with recorded audio by Anne L. Wales in 1985
OS 00046 Correspondence between Dr. Rollin E. Becker and Dr. and Mrs. 1937-1987
William G. Sutherland; W.G. Sutherland obituary and related
materials; newsletter; and newspaper clippings