A national disaster: Ricky Ray, 1977-1992

A national disaster: Ricky Ray, 1977-1992

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Zwerdling, Michael, former owner
Go̲Card Nationwide Postcard Advertising (Firm), publisher.
Publication:
[Virginia?] : GoCard, [1992?]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Hemophilia A
Blood Transfusion
Blood Safety
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
United States
Ray, Ricky, 1977-1992.
United States.
Genre(s):
Postcard
Abstract:
Postcard featuring a picture of a boy Ricky Ray. Ricky was a hemophiliac who died of AIDS contracted after receiving blood transfusion as a baby. The postcard verso points out the inaction of the Federal Government to address the issue of tainted blood products and encourage people to contact their representatives and voice support for the Ricky Hemophilia Relief Fund Act.
Copyright:
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Extent:
1 postcard : 15 x 10 cm
Provenance:
Purchase; Michael Zwerdling; 2004; 04-22.
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101457432 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
D00198
OCLC no.:
1370215400
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101457432