Hugh S. Cumming Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS C 325

Abstract

Consists of information on international health organizations and related material, 1945-1946. Includes memoranda from Thomas Parran. Also includes cover letter from Howard B. Calderwood, dated 1977.

Dates

Creation: 1945-1977

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Cumming, Hugh S. (Hugh Smith), 1869-1948 (Person)

Physical Location

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

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.

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Biographical Note

Hugh S. Cumming joined the Marine Hospital Service as a physician in 1895. After serving in various U.S. Public Health Service quarantine stations, Cumming was promoted to Surgeon General of the Public Health Service in 1920. During the same year, he was appointed director of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau. Cumming retired from the Public Health Service in 1936, but remained director of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau until his death in 1948.

Collection Summary

Consists of information on international health organizations and related material, 1945-1946. Includes memoranda from Thomas Parran. Also includes cover letter from Howard B. Calderwood, dated 1977.

Additional Description

Abstract

Consists of information on international health organizations and related material, 1945-1946. Includes memoranda from Thomas Parran. Also includes cover letter from Howard B. Calderwood, dated 1977.