The Southern Branch of the American Public Health Association passed a resolution at their annual meeting in 1951, petitioning for the creation of a department of health with cabinet status within the Federal Government. The resolution highlights the importance of good health for productivity and the need for interstate control of disease. Copies of the resolution were sent to government officials and health organizations for support.

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Resolution for the Creation of a Federal Department of Health

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_3_27_49_0002
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Resolution for the Creation of a Federal Department of Health
Date Created:
1951-04-28
EDTF:
1951-04-28
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
The Southern Branch of the American Public Health Association passed a resolution at their annual meeting in 1951, petitioning for the creation of a department of health with cabinet status within the Federal Government. The resolution highlights the importance of good health for productivity and the need for interstate control of disease. Copies of the resolution were sent to government officials and health organizations for support.
Policy Area:
Native Americans
Congress:
82nd (1951-1953)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_3_0000, Box 27, Folder 49, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages