Terry, Luther L. 1911-1985

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Information for Authority record

Name (Latin)
Terry, Luther L. 1911-1985
Other forms of name
nnaa Terry, Luther L
Terry, Luther L. nnaa
Date of birth
1911-09-15
Date of death
1985-03-29
Gender
male
MARC
MARC

Other Identifiers

VIAF: 60627342
Wikidata: Q470786
Library of congress: n 88066573
Sources of Information
  • Research in the United States Public Health Service hospitals [MP] 1961:credit frame (Luther L. Terry, Surgeon General)
  • LC data base, 12/27/88(hdg.: Terry, Luther L.; usage: Luther L. Terry)
  • NLM files, 12-27-88(hdg.: Terry, Luther L. (Luther Leonidas), 1911- ; usage: Luther L. Terry)
  • NLM files, Mar. 27, 2006(d. 1985)
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Wikipedia description:

Luther Leonidas Terry (September 15, 1911 – March 29, 1985) was an American physician and public health official. He was appointed the ninth Surgeon General of the United States from 1961 to 1965, and is best known for his warnings against the dangers and the impact of tobacco use on health.

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