Tuberculosis -- Research
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
George Alfred Baitsell papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 902
Overview:
Correspondence, experimental records, and miscellaneous papers related to George Baitsell (1885-1971) and his professional activities. Nearly one third of the papers consists of research material including laboratory data, reports, and recommendations based on a study of poisonous gases conducted for the U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service, 1917-1919. His research on tuberculosis, for which he received a grant in 1925 is also documented here.
Dates:
1917-1927
Kirby Smith Howlett, Jr. papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 1412
Overview:
The papers consist of correspondence and writings documenting Kirby Smith Howlett's research on and treatment of tuberculosis, particularly the testing of streptomycin. Also included are materials for Howlett's work with the American Trudeau Society and the American Review of Tuberculosis.
Dates:
1934-1965
Martha H. Roper Papers
Collection
Call Number: Ms Coll 64
Overview:
The papers are comprised of writings, correspondence, and research materials, including notes, data sets, and reference articles, related to Roper’s work in epidemiology and global health. The collection also includes newspaper clippings, memoranda, and correspondence from Roper's career as an internist and medical director at Highland General Hospital. Course materials, professional trainings and certifications, and employment contracts are also represented in the collection.
Dates:
1925-2016