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Harold Lester Hirsh papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS0872-UA

Collection Scope and Content

Materials in this collection include Dr. Harold Hirsh's law and medical publications, papers, awards, certificates, plaques, books, videos and audio tapes. The collection covers the years 1939 to 1994.

Formerly ACC#872

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Dates

  • Creation: 1939-1994

Creator

Restrictions on Access

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Restrictions on Use

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Historical or Biographical Note

Dr. Harold Hirsh holds both M.D. and J.D. degrees, and was formerly a member of the GW faculty. Through the generosity of he and his wife Jane, GW created the Hirsh Health Law and Policy Program. The Hirsh Program, operating within the Department of Health Policy, is the portal through which law degree candidates and lawyers enter the health law and policy pursuits of the School of Public Health and Health Services.

These pursuits focus on topics such as health policy, the health care system and industry, environmental and occupational health, international health, and prevention and community health. The program's emphasis is on individualized course planning and career guidance with students is a hallmark of the program.

This note was written in 2005

Extent

28.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Dr. Harold Hirsh holds both the M.D. and J.D. degrees, and was formerly a member of the GW faculty. Materials in this collection include Dr. Harold Hirsh's law and medical publications, papers, awards, certificates, plaques, books, videos and audio tapes. The collection covers the years 1939 to 1994.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information for this collection is unknown.

Title
Preliminary Guide to the Harold Lester Hirsh papers , 1939-1994
Author
Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
Date
2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository

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