Ralph C. Williams papers, 1933-1963.

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Ralph C. Williams papers, 1933-1963.

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Consists of approximately 125 items, including papers and photos relating to the history of the U.S. Public Health Service, 1939-1954. Correspondents include Eddie M. Gordon, Harry S. Mustard, Kenneth R. Nelson, and Wilson T. Sowder. Photos include portraits of physicians working with the Public Health Service.

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United States. Public Health Service

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In April 1955 the Department of HEW licensed 6 companies to distribute a newly-developed polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The vaccine's effectiveness had been endorsed by NIH and the Surgeon General. Shortly after the vaccine was distributed, however, Cutter laboratory's allotment was found to be tainted and a cause of 72 new cases of polio. Responding to the crisis, the U.S. Public Health Service directed CDC epidemiologist Alexander Lang...

Williams, Ralph C. (Ralph Chester), 1888-

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Ralph C. Williams, 1888-1984, served in the United States Public Health Service from 1917 to his retirement in 1952. Alabama-born and medically educated at the University of Alabama, Williams worked primarily in epidemiology with the Farm Security Administration until 1935. Afterwards he rose to the rank of chief of the Bureau of Medical Services. In 1951 Dr. Williams published "The United States Public Health Service, 1798-1950." In 1952 he assumed duties as an administrator and research coordi...