Subject and correspondence files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of subject and correspondence files containing information about diseases contracted by workers at industrial sites and are organized by type or cause of disease. Subject files include papers about diseases given at medical conferences, case studies, medical surveys, and reports. Many include personal medical histories or lists of patients. Correspondence with medical professionals, labor officials, and managers of industrial plants cooperating in health studies is contained as well. Records are partially restricted for 75 years.
Title
Subject and correspondence files
Quantity
5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1347
Creator
Scope and Content Note

Records in this series contain information about diseases contracted by workers at industrial sites, and are organized by type or cause of disease. Subject files include papers about diseases given at medical conferences, case studies, medical surveys, and reports. Many include personal medical histories or lists of patients. Correspondence with medical professionals, labor officials, and managers of industrial plants cooperating in health studies is contained as well.

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Access Restrictions

Restricted:75 years.

Personal medical histories are restricted for 75 years to protect personal privacy.

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