Publications

National Institutes of Health Federal Security Agency Pamphlet 1948

This pamphlet is an early publication by the Federal Security Agency announcing plans for the National Institute of Health in 1948. The title page states "This leaflet has been prepared to give these visitors a directory of buildings and a brief picture of activities at the National Institute of Health. Federal Security Agency, Public Health Service, National Institute of Health Bethesda, Md. 1948.(PDF - 3 MB)

Highlights in the History and Organization of the National Institutes of Health 1945-1975

This chronology lists some milestones in the history of NIH from 1945 through 1975. This inventory is neither all-inclusive or selective. Prepared with the assistance of the scientific staff of each of the Institutes, it is intended primarily to serve as a resource document in responding to requests for tangible results of NIH research programs. (PDF - 7.5 MB)

Always There: The Remarkable Life of Ruth Lillian Kirschstein, M.D. 

There are very few people who have such a profound impact on their professions that the telling of their life story is also a recounting of the history of their time and place. Ruth L. Kirschstein, M.D., (1926-2009) who provided direction and leadership to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through much of the second half of the 20th century, was one such person. This e-book by Alison F. Davis provides insight into Dr. Kirschstein's work at the NIH. 
(PDF - 9 MB)

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