James R. Shaw papers

Collection

Identifier: HMD MS ACC 2009-034

Abstract

UNPROCESSED COLLECTION. Reprints, speeches, press releases, correspondence, photos. Rear Admiral Shaw directed the Indian Health Service from 1955-62. He conducted an early study showing the Service's poor funding, staffing, organization, and the inferior health status of American Indains and resolved to improve conditions. Shaw was driving force behind PL 85-568 "The Transfer Act" in 1954, which transferred health services from the Bureau of Indain Affairs to the PHS. After retiring Shaw helped establish the University of Arizona medical school while also serving on the faculty. He remained active in Indian health issues until his death in 2003.

Dates

Creation: 1954-1960s

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Creator

Shaw, Ray, 1908-2002 (Person)

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Access Restrictions

Unprocessed collection. Access is restricted. See Reference Librarian for information regarding access.

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Collection Summary

Reprints, speeches, press releases, correspondence, photos. Rear Admiral Shaw directed the Indian Health Service from 1955-62. He conducted an early study showing the Service's poor funding, staffing, organization, and the inferior health status of American Indains and resolved to improve conditions. Shaw was driving force behind PL 85-568 "The Transfer Act" in 1954, which transferred health services from the Bureau of Indain Affairs to the PHS. After retiring Shaw helped establish the University of Arizona medical school while also serving on the faculty. He remained active in Indian health issues until his death in 2003.