Bess Furman (Armstrong) papers: Project materials pertaining to a history of the U.S. Public Health Service, 1962-1969.

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Bess Furman (Armstrong) papers: Project materials pertaining to a history of the U.S. Public Health Service, 1962-1969.

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Correspondence, drafts, diaries, and copies of primary and secondary sources researched. Materials are arranged by chapters. Includes manuscript copy, and related materials, of Furman's history of the Public Health Service, 1798-1948, ending with the administration of Dr. Thomas Parran. Correspondents include Richard H. Creel, Robert H. Felix, Lister Hill, Luther L. Terry, and R.C. Williams.

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Furman, Bess, 1894-1969

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Author and journalist. From the description of Bess Furman papers, 1728-1967 (bulk 1900-1966). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80347788 Biographical Note 1894, Dec. 2 Born, Danbury, Nebr. 1918 Graduated, Nebraska State Teachers College, Kearney, Nebr. ...

United States. Public Health Service

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