New Mexico field notes,, 1956-1961
File — FL: 859
Identifier: HHC116.5
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This interview with Dr. John C. Cobb II (1919- ) focuses on his experiences in the mid-1950's as a consultant to the newly-formed Indian Health Service in matters concerning maternal & child health. He discusses the most prevalent health problems of the Native American populations in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, and the cultural interactions occurring as western medicine was increasingly made available. The effects of isolation, radiation (from mining), poverty, living conditions and lack of health education are discussed in some detail.
Dates
- 1956-1961
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Folder (1 audio cassette)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Repository
Contact:
MSC 09 5100
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque New Mexico 87131 United States
505-272-2311
hsc-archivist@salud.unm.edu
MSC 09 5100
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque New Mexico 87131 United States
505-272-2311
hsc-archivist@salud.unm.edu