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Lasker, Mary

 Person

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation - Albert Lasker Awards Archives

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 415
Abstract

The Lasker Awards were given through the American Public Health Association from 1946 through 1960. The collection includes correspondence, nominee files, legal papers, minutes, jury materals, guest lists, clippings, printed material, and files relating to award winners. It documents the selection process, public relations, and presentation of the Albert Lasker Awards. Four-year accumulations of records are added periodically.

Dates: 1944-1987

Committee for the Nation's Health Records from the Michael M. Davis Collection, in the New York Academy of Medicine

 Collection
Identifier: MS Film 32
Abstract

Incorporated 1946 with Michael M. Davis, Ph.D., as chair of its Executive Committee, its purpose was to promote national health insurance. With the election of Eisenhower in 1952 it began to function as a health information office for organized labor. The committee was abolished in January, 1956.

Dates: 1939-1955 (bulk 1946-1955)

Florence S. Mahoney Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 466
Abstract Prominent Washington socialite and lobbyist for health causes, most active and well-known during the 1960s and 1970s. Former wife of Miami News publisher Daniel J. Mahoney. Contains correspondence and subject files reflecting Mahoney's interest in medical research, politics, and birth control. Of special interest are her extensive files on the planning and establishment of the National Institute on Aging. Prominent correspondents include E. Grey Dimond, Paul F. Glenn, Lister Hill, Lyndon B....
Dates: 1935-1988

Mike Gorman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 462
Abstract

Thomas Francis "Mike" Gorman (1913-1989), a noted journalist, author, publicist, lobbyist and advocate for health causes and an ally of the philanthropist Mary Lasker. The bulk of the collection consists of speeches, publications, notes, minutes and memoranda. Most of the material reflects Gorman's career after he became involved in publicity and lobbying in the 1950s.

Dates: 1946-1989

Planning documents for the National Initiative for Glaucoma Control

 Digital Record
Identifier: 101743403X118
Dates: 19 March 1984