Photographic prints and negatives of Department of Health officials, facilities, and activities
Series Number
14655
Summary
Records consist of photographs created by the Photography Unit that were used in Department of Health publications, exhibits, training aids, news releases, annual reports, and presentations. Topics covered by the photographs include department operations and public health activities in the state including clinics, other public health services, medical procedures and equipment, department laboratories and offices, facilities, special events, and "medical defense" (relating to medical procedures in the event of a nuclear attack).
Creator
New York (State). Department of Health. Bureau of Communications Production. Photography Unit
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
"Love Canal, a special report to the governor and legislature"
Series Number
B2548
Summary
This series consists of one published report on the topic of the Love Canal landfill, issued by the New York State Office of Public Health with the assistance of the Department of Transportation and the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Public Health
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of six scrapbook volumes of newspaper clippings relating to the career and public activities of Dr. Edward S. Godfrey (1878-1966) who served as Commissioner of Health from 1936-1947. Also included is one scrapbook volume of black-and-white photographic prints (ca. 50 photos) depicting public health nurses and nursing programs during the late 1920s-1940s.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Health. Wadsworth Library
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series includes records from activities relating to the initial investigation of the Love Canal site, the development and implementation of the "decision on habitability" and revitalization efforts, and the follow-up health study.
Creator
New York (State). Center for Environmental Health
Access Restrictions
Resident health questionnaires and medical records are restricted in accordance with Public Health Law § 206 (l)(j), Personal Privacy Protection Law § 96 2 (b) and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). State Archives staff will review remaining documents and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law.