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Tuberculosis Bus

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State Board of Health mobile tuberculosis x-ray unit. The ability to bring tuberculosis diagnostic technology to all parts of the state greatly aided the virtual eradication of TB.

Date Created:
1945

Publication Information

Date Created
1945

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 574

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013K7R
Legacy ID
WHi 41146

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