Paul G. Rogers papers

Collection

Identifier: HMD MS ACC 2012-027

Abstract

UNPROCESSED COLLECTION. Speeches, press releases, scrapbooks, reports, photographs, video tape documenting post-Congressional activities for Florida Representative Paul Rogers.

Dates

Creation: 1979-20??

Extent

17.62 Linear Feet (17 boxes)

Creator

Rogers, Paul G. (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

Nicknamed "Mr. Health" Rogers served as chair of the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment from 1971 to 1979. He was a key representative behind the adoption of the National Cancer Act of 1971, the Medical Device Amendments of 1976, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Emergency Medical Service Act, the Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments of 1977 and the Clean Air Act of 1970. Died in 2008.

Collection Summary

Speeches, press releases, scrapbooks, reports, photographs, video tape documenting post-Congressional activities for Florida Representative Paul Rogers.

Additional Description

Abstract

UNPROCESSED COLLECTION. Speeches, press releases, scrapbooks, reports, photographs, video tape documenting post-Congressional activities for Florida Representative Paul Rogers.