New York Public Library. Central Administration. Medical Officer.

The position of Medical Officer at the New York Public Library was created by the Board of Trustees in 1911. John Shaw Billings, Jr. (son of the Director of the Library) was appointed to the post and served until 1917. He conducted medical exams of the staff and inspected buildings for sanitary conditions.

From the description of Medical Officer records, 1911-1912. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122687069

The position of Medical Officer at The New York Public Library was created by the Board of Trustees in 1911. John Shaw Billings, Jr. (son of the Director of the Library) was appointed to the post and served until 1917. He conducted medical exams of the staff and inspected buildings for sanitary conditions.

From the guide to the Medical Officer records, 1911-1912, (The New York Public Library. New York Public Library Archives.)