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Ralph C. Williams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 229

Abstract

Correspondence and related papers, pertaining chiefly to the publication of his United States Public Health Service, 1790-1950 (Washington, D.C, 1951).

Dates

  • Creation: 1950-1970

Extent

0.63 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

NLM does not possess copyright to the collection. 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

Ralph C. Williams, 1888-1984, served in the United States Public Health Service from 1917 to his retirement in 1952. Alabama-born and medically educated at the University of Alabama, Williams worked primarily in epidemiology with the Farm Security Administration until 1935. Afterwards he rose to the rank of chief of the Bureau of Medical Services. In 1951 Dr. Williams published The United States Public Health Service, 1798-1950. In 1952 he assumed duties as an administrator and research coordinator at the Georgia Health Department, which he continued until 1975.

Collection Summary

Correspondence and related papers, pertaining chiefly to the publication of his United States Public Health Service, 1790-1950 (Washington, D.C, 1951). Includes reprints, typescripts of talks, clippings, reviews, and interview with Williams. Several folders contain correspondence with Bess Furman, author of A profile of the United States Public Health Service, 1798-1948 (1973).

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence and related papers, pertaining chiefly to the publication of his United States Public Health Service, 1790-1950 (Washington, D.C, 1951).

Physical Location

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

Provenance

Unkonwn.

General

Processed by
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Processing Completed
2005
Encoded by
Jim Labosier

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Finding Aid to the Ralph C. Williams Papers, 1950-1970
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
Archives and Modern Manuscripts Program, History of Medicine Division
Date
2005
Language of description
English
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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