Creator
Atlanta Lung Association

Contributor to Resource
Atlanta Anti-Tuberculosis Association

Publisher
Atlanta Lung Association photograph collection, Kenan Research Center, Atlanta History Center.

Date of Original
1913/1972

Subject
Lowe, Rosa
Young, Whitney, 1921-1971
Health--Societies, etc.
Lungs--Diseases
Respiratory organs--Diseases
Sanatoriums--Georgia
Tuberculosis--Hospitals
Tuberculosis--Societies, etc.
Tuberculosis--Georgia--Atlanta
Public health--Georgia--Atlanta
Health education--Georgia--Atlanta
Charities, Medical--Georgia--Atlanta
Community health services--Georgia--Atlanta
Tuberculosis--Law and legislation--Georgia--Atlanta
Tuberculosis--Patients--Georgia--Atlanta
Tuberculosis--Prevention
Nurses--Georgia--Atlanta
Physicians--Georgia--Atlanta

Location
United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798

Medium
black-and-white photographs
photographs
visual works

Description
The majority of this collection consists of photographs of doctors, nurses, and volunteers of the Atlanta Lung Association when it was known as the Atlanta Anti-Tuberculosis Association, engaged in activities aimed at fighting tuberculosis. There are also a few images of buildings and places connected with these endeavors., The Atlanta Lung Association, (A.L.A.) was established in 1907 by the Fulton County Medical Society, and was first called the Fulton Sanitary and Tuberculosis Prevention Society. After several name changes, it finally evolved into the Atlanta Lung Association in 1973. The A.L.A. was among the first organizations in Atlanta to offer treatment of tuberculosis to those unable to obtain sanatorium care. Another such organization was the Home Treatment Dispensary, which was administered by private charities. In 1909 the two organizations merged and formed the Atlanta Anti Tuberculosis and Visiting Nurse Association and established their headquarters on the top floor of the Gould building on Decatur Street. Private donations, fund-raising and city and county funds sustained the Association which served both white and black patients. It emphasized health education, early detection, and provided clinic and home care for the indigent and was staffed with paid professionals and volunteers. Atlanta physicians donated medical support in the clinics. During its time in operation, the national death rate from tuberculosis declined dramatically. Success in treating the disease dictated a change in direction to that of general respiratory illnesses; therefore in 1973 the Association changed its name to the Atlanta Lung Association.

Metadata URL
http://album.atlantahistorycenter.com/cdm/landingpage/collection/ALung

Rights Holder
This material is protected by copyright law. (Title 17, U. S. Code) Permission for use must be cleared through The Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required.

Holding Institution
Atlanta History Center