Ernest Campbell: "The Philadelphia Killer" (Legionnaires' Disease)., 08/16/1976-12/31/1987

File — Box: 2, Folder: 23

Identifier: 41663

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 2, Folders 1 -29; Box 3, Folders 1-6) This series consists of correspondence and information collected by FJD on each of the "Time" magazine covers and their autographers in Series 1. Information is primarily in the form of newsclippings about the individuals and their fields. Correspondence is in the form of xerox copies of ALS or TLS from FJD to the prospective autographer or agent.

Dates

08/16/1976-12/31/1987

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet (6 Hollinger Slim Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains the Time magazine feature on the outbreak of what would be named Legionnaires' disease at a Philadelphia convention of members of the American Legion in 1976. Includes other clippings on the disease.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CAMPBELL, ERNEST - ARTICLE ABOUT (TIME MAGAZINE, 8/16/76): Printed Item

LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE (TIME MAGAZINE, 8/16/76): Printed Item

TIME MAGAZINE ARTICLE 23. 8/16/76: LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE: Printed Item