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Frederick L. Hoffman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 3

Abstract

Correspondence, reports, papers, and printed matter relating to the work of the American Society for the Control of Cancer, 1913-16.

Dates

  • Creation: 1913-1916

Extent

0.84 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Creator

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite.

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.

Copyright

Copyright status is unknown. Contact the Reference Staff for details regarding rights. Archival collections often contain mixed copyrights; while NLM is the owner of the physical items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. It is the user's responsibility to research and understand any applicable copyright and re-publication... rights not allowed by fair use. NLM does not grant permissions to publish.

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Biographical Note

Frederick L. Hoffman was a statistician for the Prudential Insurance Company of America. The American Society for the Control of Cancer was organized in 1913 and became the American Cancer Society in 1944.

Collection Summary

Correspondence, reports, papers, and printed matter relating to the work of the American Society for the Control of Cancer, 1913-16. Most of the correspondence is with Curtis E. Lakeman, executive secretary of the Society.
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