Papers, [ca. 1929-1935]

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Papers, [ca. 1929-1935]

Papers consist of clippings concerning his role in the discovery and cure of the disease pellagra. Also included are correspondence and memoranda related to pellagra research and the United States Public Health Service.

ca. .5 cubic ft.

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Goldberger, Joseph, 1874-1929

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Joseph Goldberger was a physician, medical researcher, and epidemiologist with the United States Public Health Service, 1899-1929. From the description of Joseph Goldberger papers, 1891-1949 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23907223 Joseph Goldberger was born in Hungary but immigrated to New York as a child. He was educated there and later practiced medicine in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., before joining the United States Public Health Service in 1899. During his time with the Public...

United States. Public Health Service

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