Summary Information

Title: Luther L. Terry Papers
Creator: Terry, Luther L. (Luther Leonidas), 1911-1985
Dates: 1957-1995 (bulk 1965-1983)
Extent: 26.5 linear feet (24 boxes)
Abstract:

Luther Terry was U.S. Surgeon General from 1961-1965. The collection primarily documents his professional activities and most notably contains all the speeches he gave while Surgeon General. The largest single portion of the collection documents the numerous organizations and government agencies in which Terry was either a member or advisor on the issue of anti-smoking.

Call number: MS C 503
Language: Collection materials primarily in English
Location: Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine