The history of syphilis is unique among the records of great diseases. For unlike most diseases, it does not gradually emerge into the historical records of medicine as i [...]

One of the most outstanding dangers to public health, family, and physical health of this modern day is the pre­valence of syphilis. The combat of preventing the progress [...]

A 1912 report on venereal disease in Oregon and the Society's efforts to combat it.

HC&A Archival Publications; RA644.V4 S67 1912

The prevalence of venereal infections in this country, as in others, has long been recognized, but that a large percentage of deaths each year may be laid directly, and a [...]

The terms syphilis and gonorrhea have at last been brought before the public. The taboo placed upon the discussions of the genito-infectious diseases is undoubtedly due t [...]

In the medical field the two fundamental needs of man are pre­vention and cure. Cure he will demand for himself because pain or disability urges the need. Prevention is [...]

A 1919 document concerning the establishment of a free venereal clinic.
People's Institute and Free Dispensary Records; 2008-010

A September 1919 letter regarding potential funding for the Venereal Clinic under the Chamberlain-Kahn Act of 1918.

A July 1919 letter enclosing two recent Venereal Clinic reports and discussing potential funding under the Chamberlain-Kahn act of 1918.