Philip R. Beckjord papers, 1943-1967 | Offsite Repository

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Collection Overview

Title: Philip R. Beckjord papers, 1943-1967

Predominant Dates:1943-1953

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 1006

Primary Creator: Beckjord, Philip R.

Extent: 7.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: The collection is arranged alphabetically. The collection consists of seven boxes and two volumes. It is 4.5 linear feet.

Subjects: Beckjord, Philip R., Communicable diseases., Medical statistics., Military government -- Germany., Public health -- Austria., Public health -- Germany., Public health., Soldiers -- Medical care., United States. Army. Medical Corps., World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care.

Forms of Material: Correspondence., Reports.

Languages: English, German

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection includes reports, correspondence, medical statistics, manuals, research papers, military reports, photographs, and pamphlets. Included are reports on public health and infectious disease in post-World War II Germany and Austria. There are also publications by Philip Beckjord.

Philip Beckjord was Battalion Commander of the 324th Medical Battalion of the 99th Infantry Division from 1942 until the end of World War II.

Biographical Note

Philip M. Beckjord was professor of public health administration at Tulane University. As a doctor in the United States Army during World War II, he reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was Battalion Commander of the 324th Medical Battalion of the 99th Infantry Division from 1942 until the end of World War II.

Subject/Index Terms

Beckjord, Philip R.
Communicable diseases.
Medical statistics.
Military government -- Germany.
Public health -- Austria.
Public health -- Germany.
Public health.
Soldiers -- Medical care.
United States. Army. Medical Corps.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care.

Administrative Information

Repository: Offsite Repository

Alternate Extent Statement: 4.5 linear feet.

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions. Collection is stored offsite, please contact LaRC staff at least two business days in advance to determine availability of the collection.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Preferred Citation: Philip M. Beckjord papers, Manuscripts Collection 1006, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Papers, Ad-Ge],
[Box 2: Papers, Germany],
[Box 3: Papers, Germany, Handbooks],
[Box 4: Papers, He-Mi],
[Box 5: Papers, Mi-Mo],
[Box 6: Papers, Na-Pu],
[Box 7: Papers, Pu-We],
[Volume 1: The Effect of Bombing on Health and Medical Care in Germany],
[Volume 2: Unitarian Service Committee Report on Austria, August 1947],
[All]

Box 4: Papers, He-Mi

Folder 1: Hebammenschule
Folder 2: Infectious Disease in the Army - "Estimate of the Situation"
Folder 3: Map - Kreis Backnang
Folder 4: Medical Statistics - United States Forces Austria, 1948-1952
Folder 5: Military Government - Germany, 1945-1947
Folder 6: Military Government - Germany, 1945-1948
Folder 7: Military Government - Germany, 1945-1949
Folder 8: Military Government - Germany - Arztekammer and M6 Policy on Professional Society
Folder 9: Military Government - Germany - Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual Reports

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