Robert E. Markush papers

Collection

Identifier: HMD MS ACC 2012-017

Abstract

UNPROCESSED COLLECTION.

Dates

Creation: 1960-1970

Extent

20 Linear Feet (15 boxes)

Creator

Markush, Robert E. (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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Biographical/Historical Note

Markush was Chief of Epidemiology at NIMH in the 1960s and 1970s. He was also a founder of the DC chapter of the Medical Committee for Human Rights. Dr. Markush did pioneering research on links between birth control pills and stroke; gun ownership and increased mortality; and other public health matters.