Public health collection, 1832-1910, 1832 (bulk)

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Public health collection, 1832-1910, 1832 (bulk)

Reports of the New York City Board of Health on the cases of cholera and the deaths, and a list of treatments for cholera prepared and sold by a druggist, July 1832. Also, an invitation to the opening of the American Museum of Safety, 1910.

.4 cubic ft.

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American Museum of Safety

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Museum of the city of New York

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The Works Progress Administration sponsored seven photographers for the Federal Art Project for specific projects in New York City. From the description of Works Progress Administration photographic negative collection, 1937-1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155487078 Incorporated in 1923 to collect objects which illustrate the growth and progress of New York City and to educate the public about the city's history. From the description of Records, 1927-1985. (...

New York (N.Y.). Board of Health

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The Board of Health was created by the enactment of Chapter 74 of the Session Laws of the State of New York in 1866. The state control of the board was transferred to the city in 1870. Then as now, the primary function of the board is the promulgation of the Health Code, and the basic laws governing health matters in the City of New York. A legislative body, the board differs from the Department of Health whose function is to enforce the board's regulations. From the description of M...