Public Health Collection (#2)

Sanitary facilities in camp of carrot pullers, near Holtville, Imperial Valley, California, 1939
Sanitary facilities in camp of carrot pullers. Near Holtville, Imperial Valley, California

Interior of Dougherty basement house, Warm Springs district, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Interior of Dougherty basement house. Mrs. Dougherty thinks it useless to put in screens since the house has so many cracks. [Note flies]. Warm Springs district, Malheur County, Oregon

Toilet for ten cabins, men, women, and children, Arkansawyers auto camp, Greenfield, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toilet for ten cabins, men, women, and children. In Arkansawyers auto camp. Greenfield, California. [Sign: Do not throw cans in garbage ]

Toilet for ten cabins, men, women... in auto camp... Greenfield, Salinas Valley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toilet for ten cabins, men, women and children in auto camp for Arkansawyers, recent migrants to California. Rent for cabins ten dollars a month. Greenfield, Salinas Valley, California

Reading of an order prohibiting the sale of contaminated meat (colour litho)
3656805 Reading of an order prohibiting the sale of contaminated meat (colour litho) by Frison, Gustave (b.1850); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vaccinating a child (engraving)
3245492 Vaccinating a child (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Cartoon commenting on death in London coming from disease in the polluted Thames, 1858 (wood engraving)
3245389 Cartoon commenting on death in London coming from disease in the polluted Thames, 1858 (wood engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Edwin Lankester, English surgeon and naturalist and Coroner for Central Middlesex (engraving)
3638189 Edwin Lankester, English surgeon and naturalist and Coroner for Central Middlesex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edwin Lankester (1814-1874)

Punch cartoon: A Vision of the Repeal of the Window Tax (engraving)
6034646 Punch cartoon: A Vision of the Repeal of the Window Tax (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Vision of the Repeal of the Window Tax)

Vintage Keep Your Teeth Clean Poster, 1936-38 (silkscreen print)
2622441 Vintage A Keep Your Teeth CleanA Poster, 1936-38 (silkscreen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New St. Thomass Hospital, opened by Her Majesty the Queen 1871, pub. J. T
FNM336862 New St. Thomass Hospital, opened by Her Majesty the Queen 1871, pub. J.T. Wood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Florence Nightingale Museum, London

View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b / w photo)
5917338 View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Abbey House Museum) UK; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: Sanitary and Insanitary Matters (engraving)
6034652 Punch cartoon: Sanitary and Insanitary Matters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Punch, Volume 18)

Punch cartoon: The Wonders of a London Water Drop (engraving)
6034641 Punch cartoon: The Wonders of a London Water Drop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Wonders of a London Water Drop)

Poster advertising Machinery for Disinfection by Steam produced by Hallu Aine
CHT237163 Poster advertising Machinery for Disinfection by Steam produced by Hallu Aine, end nineteenth century (litho) by Bourdelin, Emile (fl.1890); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Effects of Noxious Vapours on Vegetation (engraving)
1053613 The Effects of Noxious Vapours on Vegetation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Effects of Noxious Vapours on Vegetation)

New St. Thomass Hospital opened by the Queen last Wednesday, 1871 (steel engraving)
FNM336858 New St. Thomass Hospital opened by the Queen last Wednesday, 1871 (steel engraving) by Sulman, John (1849-1934); 33.9x50.2 cm; Florence Nightingale Museum, London

Ms 3242 The Baths of Bourbon-Lancy, illustration from
BMR237160 Ms 3242 The Baths of Bourbon-Lancy, illustration from Generale Description du Bourbonnais by Nicolas de Nicolay, 1569 (w/c on paper) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine

St. Thomass Hospital Surrey Gardens (b / w photo)
FNM336860 St. Thomass Hospital Surrey Gardens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); 15.5x21.5 cm; Florence Nightingale Museum, London, UK; eFlornece Nightingale Museum; English

Sewage works in the Rue de la Bucherie in Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)
CHT271710 Sewage works in the Rue de la Bucherie in Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Piccadilly from the corner of Old Bond Street, from London As It Is
STC214684 Piccadilly from the corner of Old Bond Street, from London As It Is, engraved and published by the artist, 1842 (colour litho) by Boys

Group portrait of medical staff from St. Thomass Hospital (b / w photo)
FNM336861 Group portrait of medical staff from St. Thomass Hospital (b/w photo) by English Photographer; 23.5x29.1 cm; Florence Nightingale Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: 19 nurses)

Punch cartoon: Dirty Father Thames (engraving)
6034634 Punch cartoon: Dirty Father Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dirty Father Thames)

The Fleet Sewer, c. 1840 (w / c on paper)
GHL240160 The Fleet Sewer, c.1840 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

The mass X-ray campaign for tuberculosis, Liverpool. Pictured, Mrs Bessie Braddock, MP for Exchange Division of Liverpool, being greeted by Dr Andrew B Semple, Liverpools Medical Officer of Health

The Dog Killer, 1870s. Creator: William P. Chappel
The Dog Killer, 1870s

Decree of the Committee for Public Health, 5 September 1795, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Decree of the Committee for Public Health, 5 September 1795, (1921). Arrete du Comite de Salut public, 19 fructidor an III. Radiation du general Buonaparte du tableau des officiers generaux employes

Mead, (1673-1754), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mead, (1673-1754), 1830. Richard Mead (1673-1754) English physician and Epidemiologist whose work led to an understanding of transmissible diseases

Henry W. Acland, Esq D. F. R. S. &c, 1850s. Creator: Daniel John Pound
Henry W. Acland, Esq..D. F.R.S. &c, 1850s. Portrait of British physician Sir Henry Wentworth Acland, 1st Bt (1815-1900). Acland served as personal physician to the then Prince of Wales on his tour of

Attendants bathing boys at the Sun Court Cleansing Station, London, 1914
Attendants bathing boys at the Sun Court Cleansing Station, City of London, 1914. Sombre scene of women and boys in a tiled bathroom. At this time many people had no bathroom at home

Nurse using a steriliser in the bathroom at Chaucer Cleansing Station, London, 1911
Nurse using a steriliser in the bathroom at Chaucer LCC Cleansing Station, Stepney, London, 1911

Nurse cutting childrens verminous hair, Finch Street Cleansing Station, London, 1911
Nurse cutting childrens verminous hair, Finch Street Cleansing Station, Stepney, London, 1911. A nurse treats children whose hair is infested with lice and nits

Children on their way to Finch Street Cleansing Station, Stepney, London, 1911. A group of children shepherded by a cloaked attendant

Girls drying their hair by the fire after a bath, Chaucer Cleansing Station, London, 1911
Girls drying their hair by the fire after a bath, Chaucer LCC Cleansing Station, London, 1911. Four girls wrapped in blankets drying by a fire after being cleansed

Nurse examining children before cleansing, Chaucer Cleansing Station, London, 1911
Nurse examining children before cleansing, Chaucer LCC Cleansing Station, London, 1911. A nurse inspects children for lice and other infestations before they are washed

Attendants bathing boys at the Central Street Cleansing Station, London, 1914. Women wash boys in bath tubs; most homes at this time had no bathroom and children could suffer form lice

A nurse examines girls hair, Central Street Cleansing Station, London, 1914. Woman checking for head lice; on the table is a bowl of cut hair

Repair of the Fleet sewer, City of London, 1854. From the Illustrated London News

Interior of the Fleet Ditch at the back of Field Lane, City of London, 1851. Artist
Interior of the Fleet Ditch at the back of Field Lane, City of London, 1851. Showing a man holding a ladder, behind him lies part of a mammals skeleton

Sir Edwin Chadwick, British physician and social reformer, 19th century (1956)
Sir Edwin Chadwick, British social reformer, 19th century (1956). Chadwick (1800-1890) was largely responsible for devising the system under which the country was divided into groups of parishes

Russian health poster, c1935. From The Studio Volume 109. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1935]

Sir Joseph Bazalgette, CB, British civil engineer, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Joseph Bazalgette, CB, British civil engineer, 1877. Bazalgettes major achievements were in the field of public health engineering

The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. This filter has secured for its inventor, Mr

KEEP CLEAN, c1937. Silkscreen poster by Erik Hans Krause, c1937

Child inoculated with smallpox vaccine, 1870
Physician vaccinating a baby against smallpox, circa 1870. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Bubonic plague victims
Victims of the plague. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a Poussin painting

Mass grave for plague victims, Holywell Mount, England, 1665
Burying dead bodies at Holywell Mount during the Bubonic plague, England, 1665. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

People fleeing London to escape the plague, 1630
Flight of townspeople into the countryside to escape the plague in England, 1630. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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"From Faraday to Father Thames: A Journey through Public Health" Step into the world as we explore its rich history and diverse facets. Our journey begins with a Punch cartoon depicting Faraday, the renowned scientist, handing his card to Father Thames, symbolizing the intersection of science and public welfare. Next, we find ourselves in an old-fashioned outdoor lavatory in Amsterdam, witnessing how sanitation measures have evolved over time to ensure community hygiene. Moving forward, a Soviet cholera vaccination poster from 1967 reminds us of the global efforts made to combat infectious diseases. Delving deeper into history, we uncover a smallpox treatment document from New England dating back to 1677. It serves as a testament to humanity's resilience and determination in eradicating deadly diseases that once plagued our societies. The phrase "Water. Water. Everywhere; and not a Drop to Drink" echoes through time as we confront water scarcity issues faced during the California Gold Rush in 1849. This reminder prompts us to appreciate access to clean water as an essential component of public health. Examining a salmonella culture under a microscope reveals the meticulous work done by scientists in identifying pathogens and preventing outbreaks. Similarly, an AIDS sign displayed prominently in Ethiopia's Gimbii village showcases grassroots efforts towards raising awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention. Shifting gears towards recreational safety, we encounter an image capturing the lone surfer braving mighty waves—an embodiment of personal responsibility amidst potential risks associated with extreme sports. As our exploration continues, we come across historical accounts like bubonic plague outbreaks in France—a stark reminder that pandemics have shaped human history throughout centuries. Meanwhile, an engraving from Harpers Weekly depicts a New York City policeman shooting a mad dog on Broadway—highlighting early attempts at controlling rabies transmission for public safety. Finally, Gordon Parks' photograph transports us back to Washington D. C. , 1942 where three children await their mother's meal preparation.