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Venereal disease as a military problem newspaper clippings collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 481

Abstract

A collection of newspaper clippings apparently collected by the Preventive Medicine Service's Venereal Disease Control division.

Dates

  • Creation: 1941-1946

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

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

In anticipation of possible involvement in the European war, the Surgeon General of the Army created the Preventive Medicine Service in 1939. By World War II's end, the Service was divided into divisions for medical intelligence, epidemiology, venereal disease control, tropical disease control, laboratories, sanitation and hygiene, sanitary engineering, nutrition, occupational health, and civil public health.

Collection Summary

A collection of newspaper clippings apparently collected by the Preventive Medicine Service's Venereal Disease Control division. Several notes in the collection are addressed to Col. Simmons, probably James S. Simmons who headed the Service from 1940 to 1946. Includes clippings on venereal disease, prostitution, penicillin, and the activities of the U.S. Public Health Service in these areas.

Additional Description

Abstract

A collection of newspaper clippings apparently collected by the Preventive Medicine Service's Venereal Disease Control division.

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Provenance

Unknown.

General

Processed by
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Processing Completed
2003
Encoded by
Jim Labosier

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Finding Aid to the Venereal disease as a military problem newspaper clippings collection, 1941-1946
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Date
2003
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English
Edition statement
1.0

Collecting Area Details

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

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