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Emery A. Johnson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 587
Abstract

Emery A. Johnson (1929-2005), American physician, administrator, and health advocate, devoted his career to improving the health needs of the country's Native American and Alaska Native populations. He was the fourth director of the Indian Health Service (I.H.S.), an Assistant Surgeon General of the United States, and a life-long supporter of allowing American Indians to take control of their own health care management.

Dates: 1938-2007

Karl and Silvio von Ruck Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 17
Abstract

Pertains to investigation by U.S. Public Health Service of Karl and Silvio H. von Ruck's method of immunization against tuberculosis. Includes letters of John F. Anderson and Arthur M. Stimson (1913-1914), memoranda, articles, and printed matter.

Dates: 1907-1915