Ira Vaughan Hiscock papers, 1918-1979 (inclusive), 1925-1939 (bulk).

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Ira Vaughan Hiscock papers, 1918-1979 (inclusive), 1925-1939 (bulk).

Correspondence, office files, research materials, and writings documenting Ira Vaughan Hiscock's role as a public health educator, author, consultant, and volunteer, primarily from 1925-1939. Papers illustrate efforts of local, state, and national social welfare agencies in dealing with social problems during the Depression. These papers are part of the Contemporary Medical Care and Health Policy Collection.

36 linear ft. (87 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8027407

Yale University Library

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