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Health Organisation Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 34

Abstract

Private and official letters of U.S. Public Health officers and other members of the Health Organisation of the League of Nations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1926-1938

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

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.

Copyright and Re-use Information

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Historical Note

The Health Section of the League of Nations originated at the Fourth Assembly of the League of Nations in 1923. Its primary purpose was to help control the spread of epidemics. The United States, not a member of the League, had no official representation. Surgeon General Hugh S. Cumming, however, believed the United States needed to participate. The United States was a member of the International Office of Public Health, which was established in 1908... and based in Paris. Upon formation of the League's Health Section, the International Office of Public Health became part of its Advisory Council. As a member of the IOPH's Permanent Committee, the United States became an indirect and unofficial participant in the League's Health Section. Public Health Service officials at the U.S. Embassy in Paris were frequent correspondents with the IOPH members.

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Collection Summary

Private and official letters of U.S. Public Health officers and other members of the Health Organisation of the League of Nations. Chief correspondents are Sir George S. Buchanan and Taliaferro Clark. Other correspondents include Rupert Blue, Hugh S. Cumming, John McMullen, Claude C. Pierce, Robert Pierret, Dana E. Robinson, and Hugh de Valin. Includes notes of meetings.
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