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Collection Summary
Reports, documents, memoranda, drafts, correspondence, and printed matter pertaining to the U. S. Public Health Service.
Subjects include a history of the U.S.P.H.S. during World War II; policies and activities in Civilian Health Districts 1-10; medical and social aspects of tuberculosis, venereal disease, malaria, sanitation, and industrial health; the Emergency Medical Service; care of sick and wounded; civil defense; health problems relating to the use of gas; public health administration; staff meetings of the Surgeon-General's Office; and other aspects of public health work.
Contains booklists, bibliographies, and educational materials. Names appearing in the collection include George Baehr, W. Palmer Dearing, Royce L. Parker, and Thomas Parran.
Dates
- 1936-1959
Extent
From the Collection: 12.5 Linear Feet (30 MS boxes)
Language of Materials
Collection materials primarily in English
Restrictions
Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.
Collection Summary
Reports, documents, memoranda, drafts, correspondence, and printed matter pertaining to the U. S. Public Health Service.
Subjects include a history of the U.S.P.H.S. during World War II; policies and activities in Civilian Health Districts 1-10; medical and social aspects of tuberculosis, venereal disease, malaria, sanitation, and industrial health; the Emergency Medical Service; care of sick and wounded; civil defense; health problems relating to the use of gas; public health administration; staff meetings of the Surgeon-General's Office; and other aspects of public health work.
Contains booklists, bibliographies, and educational materials. Names appearing in the collection include George Baehr, W. Palmer Dearing, Royce L. Parker, and Thomas Parran.
Creator
- From the Collection: Pritchard, Elizabeth Gaitland, 1902-1963 (Person)
Collecting Area Details
Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area
8600 Rockville Pike
Bldg 38/1E-21, MSC 3819
Bethesda MD 20894 US
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