Papers, 1926-1982 (bulk 1966-1972).

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Papers, 1926-1982 (bulk 1966-1972).

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The Luther L. Terry Papers represent a discrete period of his life from about 1968 to 1973. The collections reflects his major research interest of the effects of smoking and health, particularly through his participation in groups such as the National Interagency Council on Smoking and Health, National Society for Medical Research, and the Nutrition Foundation. Related to his research is a sizable grouping of reference material consisting of brochures, reprints, articles, reports on smoking and health from 1960 to 1972. The Professional Papers series and Reference Material contains correspondence, articles and reports relating to this topic. Much of the collection contains literature, both scientific and lay, concerning the issues of smoking and methods to encourage people to stop. There are also some early drafts and correspondence regarding two articles which Terry wrote regarding smoking. There is also a small collection of charts relating to research Dr. Terry was conducting on Mitochondria in 1982. The Luther L. Terry Papers document his involvement with public health issues in such groups as the Community Services of Pennsylvania, the Medic Alert Foundation, and the American Fund for Dental Education.

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University of Pennsylvania. School of Medicine

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Many students of the Class of 1943 of the School of Medicine participated in the war efforts, either serving in the Navy on the hospital ship or at Hospital Base 20, both operated by the University. From the description of Class of 1943 papers, 1943-1972. (University of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122528514 ...

National Society for Medical Research (U.S.)

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The National Society for Medical Research was established in 1946 with the purpose of insuring the freedom of investigators and teachers to use laboratory animals, whenever such use is justified. The Board of Directors was also active in lobbying for or against legislation involving the use of animals in research. It was conceived as an instrument to permit many organizations to conduct a joint program of public education on the methods and needs of biological and medical research. The purpose o...

National Interagency Council on Smoking and Health (U.S.)

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Terry, Luther L. (Luther Leonidas), 1911-1985

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Luther Leonidas Terry was born on September 15, 1911 in Red Level, Alabama. He earned a B.S. degree at Birmingham Southern University in 1931, followed by an M.D. degree at Tulane University in 1935. In 1942, Terry joined the staff of the Public Health Service Hospital in Baltimore, becoming Chief of Medical Services there the following year. His interest in cardiovascular research led him to accept the position of chief of General Medicine and Experimental Therapeutics at the National Heart Ins...

Community Services of Pennsylvania

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Medic Alert Foundation International.

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American Fund for Dental Education

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Nutrition Foundation.

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