James Angus Doull Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS C 46

Abstract

Correspondence, notes, articles, photos and printed matter devoted primarily to Doull's research on medical history during his tenure at Johns Hopkins University in the 1920s. Also contains documentation Doull used as a delegate to the International Health Conference in 1946.

Dates

Creation: 1921-1964

Extent

0.84 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Creator

Doull, James Angus, 1889-1963 (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 Note

Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia in 1889 James Angus Doull received his M.D. from Halifax's Dalhousie University in 1914. Before spending the 1920s as an associate in epidemiology and an associate professor at Johns Hopkins University, Doull earned public health degrees at both Cambridge and Johns Hopkins. From 1930 to 1945 he taught hygiene and public health at Western Reserve University while also conducting public health surveys for the Public Health Service. He served as a member of the U.S. delegation at the International Health Conference in 1946 which organized the World Health Organization. From 1948 until his death in 1963 Doull was Medical Director of the Leonard Wood Memorial for the Eradication of Leprosy.

Collection Summary

Correspondence, notes, articles, photos, and printed matter. Contains a list of publications and a volume of reprints. Correspondents include William H. Welch, W.H. Hattie, Arthur Newsholme, and A.J. Wright. Much of the material relates to the life and work of William Budd. Includes Budd letters. Also contains data pertaining to the International Health Conference and the World Health Organization of the United Nations, and an article on Esprit Gendron.