Karl and Silvio von Ruck Papers 1907-1915

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Karl and Silvio von Ruck Papers 1907-1915

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Pertains to investigation by U.S. Public Health Service of Karl and Silvio H. von Ruck's method of immunization against tuberculosis. Includes letters of John F. Anderson and Arthur M. Stimson (1913-1914), memoranda, articles, and printed matter.

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History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

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Stimson, Arthur Marston, 1876-

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Von Ruck, Silvio, 1876-1918

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von Ruck, Karl

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Karl (1849-1922) and Silvio (1874-1918) von Ruck conducted the Von Ruck Research Laboratory for Tuberculosis in Asheville, N.C. In 1913 they campaigned to have the Public Health Service verify what they maintained was a serum for tuberculosis. However, they balked at the prospect of independent investigation. From the guide to the Karl and Silvio von Ruck Papers, 1907-1915, (History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine) ...

Anderson, John F., 1871-1958

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United States. Public Health Service

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