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United States Typhus Commission Archives

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 371

Abstract

Chiefly correspondence and memoranda; includes some reports, clippings, reprints, and photographs. The material is from the files of Dr. Stanhope Bayne-Jones.

Dates

  • Creation: 1942-1954

Extent

0.84 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Creator

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.

Copyright and Re-use Information

Copyright status unknown. Archival collections often contain mixed copyrights; while NLM is the owner of the physical items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. It is the user's responsibility to research and understand any applicable copyright and re-publication rights not allowed by fair use. NLM does not grant permissions to publish.

Privacy Information

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Historical Note

The Surgeon General established the U.S.A. Typhus Commission in November 1942. It had three purposes: research, prevention, and care of the sick in North Africa and Europe where war-caused conditions encouraged epidemic typhus outbreaks. Dr. Stanhope Bayne-Jones played a prominent role in formulating the plans which established the Typhus Commission. He carried most of the responsibility for the organization and administration of the Commission, first unofficially, later as a member, and finally as director.

Collection Summary

Chiefly correspondence and memoranda; includes some reports, clippings, reprints, and photographs. The material is from the files of Dr. Stanhope Bayne-Jones.

Additional Description

Abstract

Chiefly correspondence and memoranda; includes some reports, clippings, reprints, and photographs. The material is from the files of Dr. Stanhope Bayne-Jones.

Physical Location

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

Provenance

Unknown provenance; separated from Stanhope Bayne-Jones Papers.

General

Processed by
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Processing Completed
2007
Encoded by
Jim Labosier

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Subject

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Finding Aid to the United States Typhus Commission Archives, 1942-1954
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Date
2007
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English
Edition statement
1.0

Collecting Area Details

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

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