American Lung Association of Washington records 1906-2003

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ArchivalResource

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American Lung Association of Washington records, 1906-2003

Title

American Lung Association of Washington records 1906-2003

Resource Link

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv13015

Abstract

Organizational records documenting efforts to raise funds and educate the public and goverment about potential health risks related to environmental pollution and diseases

Extent

29.83 cubic feet; 32 boxes, 1 oversize folder

Languages

eng,

Holding Repository

University of Washington Libraries Special Collections

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6366203

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Founded in 1906 as the Washington Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis, the American Lung Association of Washington continues to promote respiratory health through advocacy, education, community service, and support of research. The original purpose of the Association had been to raise awareness about the causes and treatment of tuberculosis (a leading cause of death at the time), to construct institutions for the purposes of treating tuberculosis, a...