Pope A. Lawrence Papers 1924-1983

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Pope A. Lawrence Papers 1924-1983

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The collection documents the varied research and policy-making career of this environmental health specialist with the U.S. Department of Heath, Education and Welfare and the Public Health Service. His papers contain a wealth of primary source research materials and scientific data related to: environmental and industrial hygiene; radon activity; use of beryllium as a rocket propellant; uranium mining; and toxicological, biological and chemical weapon systems.

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History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

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