VII. Military Records, 1946-1954., 1946-1954.
Scope and Contents
Consists of records chronicling Lowns’s military service, the rescinding of his commission and honorable discharge status as a result of his refusing to sign loyalty oaths and because of his involvement in student organizations which were later suspected of having communist ties by government officials. Also includes records resulting from the class-action lawsuit brought by Lown and other physicians. Due to the success of the lawsuit, Lown’s Officer Commission and honorable discharge status were reinstated, as well as the benefits earned from his service time. Records include correspondence with military officials, lawyers and co-plaintiffs, military service histories, appeal requests, medical records and copies of court documents.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-1954.
Physical Description
1 folder in 1 record carton.
Conditions Governing Access
Series VII is closed for conservation.
Extent
63.3 cubic feet ( (58 records center cartons, 11 letter size document boxes, 2 legal size document boxes, 3 half letter size document boxes, 1 half legal size document box, 1 flat document box, 1 oversize flat document box, and 2 oversize flat file folders))119.56 cubic feet (114 records center cartons, 2 half letter size document boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 3 slide boxes, and 1 oversized folder in flat file storage cabinet (unprocessed))
Arrangement
Series VII has been arranged chronologically by the processing archivist.
Creator
- From the Collection: Lown, B. (Bernard) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
The Center for the History of Medicine in the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine is one of the world's leading resources for the study of the history of health and medicine. Our mission is to enable the history of medicine and public health to inform healthcare, the health sciences, and the societies in which they are embedded.