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[Sanitary engineer Ralph E. Tarbett oversees malaria control work during World War I]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
[c1917]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Malaria -- prevention & control
Mosquito Control
World War I
Genre(s):
Pictorial Works
Abstract:
Sanitary engineer Ralph E. Tarbett inspects a drip can hanging over a small stream in a wooded area. A drip can containing oil and kerosene was used to eliminate mosquito-breeding areas.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Exhibition:
Exhibited: "Images from the History of the Public Health Service," organized by Ronald J. Kostraba, Parklawn Conference Center, 1989.
Extent:
1 photographic print
Technique:
black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101447218 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A020826
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101447218