Department of Health Commissioner's Office subject files
Series Number
13307
Summary
These subject files contain correspondence, memorandums, newspaper clippings, printed materials, reports, press releases, speeches, legislative and grant proposals, and hearing testimony. The files deal with such health related issues such as abortion, care for the disabled and handicapped, substance abuse, public health education, and rising medical costs. Files also document health-related research projects and the various commissioners' relationships with health care organizations.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Health. Commissioner's Office
Access Restrictions
13307-09: Use of originals is restricted; consult photocopies of letters in master file.
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.