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Louisiana State Dental Society. Louisiana State Dental Society records, 1942-1948.

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Louisiana State Dental Society records, 1942-1948.

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This collection consists of organizational records of the Louisiana State Dental Society during the 1940s. Included are typed and handwritten incoming and outgoing correspondence, form letters, post cards, application forms, printed items, membership lists, financial records, and committee and conference reports.

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3 linear feet (9 flat boxes)

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Louisiana State Dental Society.

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The Louisiana State Dental Society was a professional organization within the American Dental Association. Most of its activity was centered in New Orleans. The Society opposed the Wagner-Murray Bill (Senate Bill Number 1161), which proposed the socialization of several branches of the medical profession, including dentistry. It was also committed to the war effort during World War II, soliciting members to purchase war bonds. The Society supported the needs of dentists in the armed services, re...