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Anderson, Robert J., MD, Chief of CDC. Oct. 1, 1956 – June 30, 1960 : [interviewed by Watson, William C.; Jr. Deputy Director, CDC]
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09/25/1984
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Alternative Title:Robert J. Anderson, MD, Chief of CDC. Oct. 1, 1956 – June 30, 1960
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Description:Dr. Robert J. Anderson described his rise from a US Public Health Service )PHS) internship to chief of the USPHS division of tuberculosis control t chief of CDC )1956-1960). Dr. Anderson discusses his instrumentality, as CDC chief, in the political process involved in constructing the new buildings on Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA. He described bargaining with GA Power and Light Company as well as Atlanta Gas Light Company to show the process was affected by racial tensions. Furthermore, Dr. Anderson and Bill Watson shared memories of incorporating the venereal disease and tuberculosis programs into the management of Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta.
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Pages in Document:25 numbered pages
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