James L. Goddard Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS C 268

Abstract

Speeches, press releases, awards and invitations, photographs, and letters of congratulations to Dr. Goddard, most material dates to his term as FDA Commissioner.

Dates

Creation: 1956-1969

Extent

2.73 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Creator

Goddard, James L. (James Lee), 1923-2009 (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/Historical Note

Born in Alliance, Ohio, James Lee Goddard earned his M.D. at George Washington University in 1949 and a Masters in Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health in 1955. He was appointed Assistant Surgeon General of USPHS and Chief of Atlanta's Communicable Disease Center in 1962. On January 17, 1966, President Johnson appointed him Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. He served as Commissioner until July 1, 1968.

Collection Summary

Contains correspondence, speeches, photos, clippings and articles, awards, and office schedules, while Goddard was commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Correspondence is chiefly congratulatory letters.

Additional Description

Abstract

Speeches, press releases, awards and invitations, photographs, and letters of congratulations to Dr. Goddard, most material dates to his term as FDA Commissioner.