George Shiras Papers 1897-1923

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George Shiras Papers 1897-1923

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Correspondence, reprints and clippings primarily documenting Shiras' collaboration with the Committee of One Hundred to create a national health department.

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History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

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United States. Public Health Service

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Shiras, George, 1859-1942

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