Atlanta Lung Association Records, 1907-1977.

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Atlanta Lung Association Records, 1907-1977.

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The collection contains the administrative records of the association as well as documents pertaining to the association's activities and programs. The records include board of director and committee minutes, correspondence, program agendas, newsletters and bulletins as well as reports pertaining to association activities and meetings. The bulk of the collection documents the association's attempt to educate the public on the pathology of tuberculosis and the widespread implications to the community as well as preventative measures to diminish new cases and spread of the disease. These records include field studies compiled by students from the Atlanta University School of Social Work, 1948-1958, and patient profiles, 1957-1963, from local tuberculosis clinics. Another significant portion of the collection documents the treatment and education of the city's black population. The bulk of this portion of the collection is primarily comprised of agendas and outlines from community and school programs, patient profiles, and patient profiles.

27.5 linear feet (66 document cases)

Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7429281

Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library

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Atlanta Lung Association.

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The Atlanta Lung Association, (A.L.A.) was established in 1907 by the Fulton County Medical Society, and was first called the Fulton Sanitary and Tuberculosis Prevention Society. After several name changes, it finally evolved into the Atlanta Lung Association in 1973. The A.L.A. was among the first organizations in Atlanta to offer treatment of tuberculosis to those unable to obtain sanatorium care. Another such organization was the Home Treatment Dispensary, which was administered by private ch...

Atlanta University

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Atlanta University, now part of Clark Atlanta University, was founded in 1865 by the American Missionary Association with assistance also from the Freedmen's Bureau. Atlanta University developed graduate programs in different fields including liberal arts, social and natural sciences, and professional programs such as business, library science and business administration. In 1929, Atlanta University joined forces with Morehouse College and Spelman College to create Atlanta University Center. Lat...