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Shannon, James A. (James Augustine), 1904-1994

 Person

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

James A. Shannon papers

 Collection
Identifier: HMD MS ACC 2017-009
Abstract

UNPROCESSED COLLECTION. Additional awards, plaques, diplomas, obituary clippings/biographical information, writings/drafts, photographs.

Dates: 1960s-1990s
Found in: Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections

James A. Shannon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 363
Abstract

Correspondence, talks, articles, reports and documents, photographs, certificates and diplomas. Dr. Shannon was on the faculty of the New York University College of Medicine from 1929-46. In 1946 he joined the National Institutes of Health, and from 1955-68 Dr. Shannon was Director of the NIH. In 1970 he became Professor and Special Assistant to the President of the Rockefeller University.

Dates: 1924-1975
Found in: Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections

National Institutes of Health (U.S.). Office of the Director. Congressional Inquiries Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 557
Abstract

Congressional correspondence regarding various aspects of NIH's research programs, appropriations and policy. Topics range from mundane constituent letters to top-level policy questions from Senate and House members.

Dates: 1949-1971
Found in: Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections

NIH Directors' Files

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 536
Abstract

Correspondence, speeches, articles, reports, committee agendas and minutes maintained by the Directors office of the National Institutes of Health.

Dates: 1937-1983 (bulk 1950-1970)
Found in: Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections