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Clippings relating to public health in Louisiana and New Orleans

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 475

Scope and Contents

Contains clippings apparently collected by the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital in New Orleans. Subjects include many aspects of public health with a substantial ber of clippings pertaining to bubonic plague.

Dates

  • Creation: 1914-1923.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Creator

Biographical / Historical

The New Orleans Marine Hospital was founded in 1801. Located on land known as the Foucher-DeBore Plantation, it became part of the newly-formed U.S. Public Health Service in 1912. As part of the PHS, The hospital was concerned with the health and protection of all Americans.

Scope and Contents

Contains clippings apparently collected by the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital in New Orleans. Subjects include many aspects of public health with a substantial ber of clippings pertaining to bubonic plague.

Language of Materials

English

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