Derickson, Alan

Alan Derickson (born Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 1948) holds masters degrees in history (University of Rochester, 1973) and public health (University of California, Berkeley, 1978) and a doctorate in the history of health sciences (University of California, San Francisco, 1986). He joined the Pennsylvania State University as a member of the Department of Labor Studies (1987) and later became professor in the Department of History.

From the description of Alan Derickson research interviews concerning black lung disease, 1989-1994. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 317496202

Alan Derickson was professor in the Department of Labor Studies and Industrial Relations at Pennsylvania State University from 1987 to 1999. He then held a joint appointment with the Department of History and published extensively on health issues of miners.

From the description of Alan Derickson western mining microfilm collection [microform], 1880-1935. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 317117327