National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Framingham Heart Study administrative records

Collection

Identifier: HMD MS ACC 2015-039

Scope and content

Administrative records documenting the beginnings and first phase of the Framignham longitudinal heart study (correspondence, memoranda) (1948-1973), outgoing correspondence (1978-1990); limited to the original cohort as directly managed by NHLBI. Also 9 volumes of the published data tables, historical/exhibit materials, Town of Framingham Lists of Residents (used to select subjects), reprint of first study publication (1951), internal report 'The heart disease program' (2 sections: assistance to states; grants in aid program) which proposed and outlined the original concept for national/state programs and inspired moving Framingham study into a national program akin to Newton, Ma.

Dates

Creation: 1948 - 1990

Extent

8.75 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Creator

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Unprocessed collection. Access is restricted. Portions of the collection are restricted according to HMD's Access to Health Information of Individuals policy. See Reference Librarian for information regarding access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Biographical sketch

The Framingham Study, which began in 1948, was initially conducted as a direct operation of the National Heart Institute (later became National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)). At the beginning of the 12th examination, or approximately 20 years after the start of the study, operations switched to grants and contracts managed by Boston University. This collection describes the study as recorded by the Bethesda component and includes correspondence, minutes of meetings, and other documentation relating to study design and results. Other documentation may be held on site in Framingham.