Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
The files are primarily those of Bureau of Communicable Disease Control Directors Richard Rothenberg and Donald O. Lyman.
Files consist of correspondence, memorandums, periodical clippings, maps, case files, statistical reports, survey questionnaires,
and legislative proposals and bills. Subjects include black flies; influenza immunization and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (Polyradiculoneuritis);
dairy herd leucosis; feline leukemia; rabies; live syphilis bacteria; vaccine policies; and legislation and public education
efforts to increase immunization for communicable diseases.
Creator:
Title:
Department of Health Bureau of Communicable Disease Control Director's subject files
Quantity:
16 cubic feet
34 microfilm rolls; 79 microfilm rolls
Inclusive Dates:
1884-1982, 1989-1991
Bulk Dates:
1975-1982
Series Number:
13855