[Administration records and subject files of the Michigan Department of Public Health], 1873-1995 1920-1990.

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[Administration records and subject files of the Michigan Department of Public Health], 1873-1995 1920-1990.

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Series 1 and 2 of record group RG 97-7 consist of two sets of records of the Michigan Department of Public Health. The first set of records are administrative records (1873-1995, predominant dates 1925-1990). Includes annual reports of the Department and information on public health organizations and conferences. Also contains records of the Employee Services and Recreation Association (1988-1994); various histories of the Department; and Department newsletters (1947-1991). The work of Dr. Reuben Kahn is documented for the years 1923-1955. Dr. Kahn was the head of bacteriologist at the University of Michigan and a state immunization officer. The second set of records are subject files (ca. 1907-1992, predominant dates 1920-1980). Includes records from the Education, Laboratories, Local Health, and Nursing divisions. Also includes reports and studies produced by the Department of Public Health. Topics covered: general history of the Department, public health education, community health initiatives, the PBB disaster, communicable diseases, vaccinations, home health care, and nursing homes.

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Michigan. Dept. of Public Health. Public Health Library.

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Nelton, Bill.

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Michigan. Dept. of Public Health.

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The State Board of Health was established by Public Act 81 of 1873. The Board was dissolved in 1919 by Public Act 146 which vested powers and duties of the Board in the State Commissioner of Health, supported by the State Health Advisory Council. The commissioner was responsible for protecting the public health and the prevention of diseases. This included administering the public health code, collecting vital statistics, distributing state funds for the care of tuberculosis patients, and approv...

Kahn, Reuben L. (Reuben Leon), 1887-1979

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Professor of bacteriology and serology at University of Michigan, and developer of the precipitation test for syphilis. From the description of Reuben L. Kahn papers, 1915-1979. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34423278 Dr. Reuben L. Kahn, professor of bacteriology and serology at the University of Michigan from 1928 to 1956, is best known for developing the Kahn precipitation test for syphilis. However, Kahn, who remained an active researcher until...