Francis P. Corrigan Papers, 1881-1961 | Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum
Collection Overview
Title: Francis P. Corrigan Papers, 1881-1961
Primary Creator: Francis P. Corrigan (1881-1961)
Extent: 15.2 Cubic Feet
Arrangement:
The papers are arranged into 6 series, as follows:
1. General Correspondence
2. Family Correspondence
3. Subject Files
4. Speech and Article Files
5. Financial Files
6. Printed Materials
More detailed descriptions of these series can be found within the Box and Folder Listing.
Date Acquired: 09/00/1971
Abstract
The papers of Dr. Francis P. Corrigan, which include: General Correspondence; Family Correspondence; Subject Files; Speech and Article Files; Financial Files; and Printed Materials.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Dr. Corrigan was an international ambassador for the American medical community long before he received his 1934 appointment from FDR to become Ambassador to El Salvador. This 34 box collection focuses on his diplomatic years and later career as an expert on South America during the formative years of the U.N. World Health Organization. Much of this may be observed in Series 3. As mentioned in the biographic note, Corrigan undertook two extended trips in the early 1920's under the auspices of the Amercan College of Surgeons which raised awareness of medical conditions in the Americas and brought him a greater degree of recognition. The Printed Material in Series 6 has several files on malaria. This collection is likely to appeal to scholars in Latin American Studies, International Relations and those interested in the history of medicine.
Collection Historical Note
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 14, 1881, Francis Patrick Corrigan was graduated from Adelbert College in 1903, received an M.D. from Western Reserve University in 1906, and did advanced medical study in Vienna in 1910. Specializing in surgery, Dr. Corrigan became chief surgeon of the Chile Exploration Hospital in 1917, and did organization work for the American College of Suregons in South America (1920-1922). President Roosevelt appointed him Minister to El Salvador in 1934, to Panama in 1937, and Ambassador to Venezuela in 1939, a post he held until 1947. He was a United States delegate to the first World Health Organization meeting in 1948, and a member of the United States delegation to the United Nations in 1948 and 1949.
Administrative Information
Repository: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum
Access Restrictions: These papers contain material restricted in accordance with Executive Order 12065, and material which might be used to embarrass, harass or injure living persons has been closed.
Use Restrictions: This material is subject to copyright restrictions under Title 17 of the U.S. Code.
Acquisition Source: Kevin Corrigan
Acquisition Method: The papers were donated to the Library in September 1971 by Kevin Corrigan.
Related Materials: President's Official, Personal and Secretary's Files, Adolf A. Berle Papers, Henry Morgenthau, Jr. "Diaries", Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, Henry Wallace Papers.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: General Correspondence],
[Series 2: Family Correspondence],
[Series 3: Subject File],
[Series 4: Speech and Article File],
[Series 5: Financial Files],
[Series 6: Printed Material],
[All]
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Series 1: General Correspondence
- This file contains copies of incoming and outgoing correspondence filed alphabetically by surname of correspondent and thereunder chronologically.
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Box 1
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Aa - Ap
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Acheson, Dean
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Ackerson, Garret G.
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American Colony (Caracas)
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Aq - Az
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Armour, Norman
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Aufderheide, Dr. Paul J.
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Austin, Warren R.
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Ba - Baz
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Balfour, Dr. Donald C.
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Ball, Dr. O. F.
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Barnes, Curtis W.
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Bates, Dr. Gordon
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Bb - Bi
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Beaulac, Willard
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Bellinger, Herman C.
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Berle, Adolf A.
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Bj - Bre
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Boggs, Samuel W.
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Bolton, Frances P.
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Bonsal, Phillip W.
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Boukalik, Dr. William F.
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Braddock, Daniel
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Braden, Spruille
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Box 2
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Brett, Lt. Gen. George H.
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Brett, Homer
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Breuer, Carl
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Bri - Bz
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Briggs, Ellis, Ol
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British legation
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Bulkley, Sen. Robert J.
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Byrnes, James F.
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Ca - Ch
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Caffery, Jefferson
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Campanole, Col. N. W.
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Carrigan, John W.
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Case, John
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Chamberlain, George A.
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Chapin, Selden
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Ci - Con
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Cochran, William
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Coller, Dr. Frederick A.
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Connelly, Matthew J.
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Conroe, Dr. Irwin A.
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Coo-Cz
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Box 3
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Box 4
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Box 5
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Box 6
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Kempton, James H.
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King, Leland
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King, Dr. Stanley
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Knowles, Ruth Sheldon
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Knox, Charles F., Jr.
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La - Lh
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Lane, Arthur B.
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Larkin, Frederick
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Laushe, Frank J.
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Lavis, Fred
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Layden, Michael J.
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Lee, Fitzhugh
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Lehman, Herbert H.
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Li - Lz
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Long, Boaz
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Lopes-Contreras, Eleazar
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Lower, Dr. William E.
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Lynch, Robert J.
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Ma - Mb
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MacEachern, Dr. Malcom
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Ealeady, Thomas J.
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Marshall, George C.
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Mayo, C. W.
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Box 7
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Box 8
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O'Donnell, Dr. Charles
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Ogburn, Charlton
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O'Keefe, G. W.
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Pa - Ph
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Page, Dr. Robert C.
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Payne, Kenneth
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Person, Patricia
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Phelps, Dr. William H.
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Pi - Pz
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Pines, Dr. Ignacy
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Popenoe, Dr. Wilson
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Proudfit, Arthur T.
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Q
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Ra-Ri
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Ray, Guy
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Reed, Harry
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Regan, Frank W.
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Rittenhouse, Austin J.
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Ro - Rz
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Rockefeller, Nelson and Winthrop
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Rohrbacher, Rev. Ambrose
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Box 9
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Box 10
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Series 2: Family Correspondence
- This file contains copies of incoming and outgoing exchanges between Dr. Corrigan and his family. Filed chronologically.
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Series 3: Subject File
- Incoming and outgoing correspondence, memoranda, memorabilia, maps, and printed material filed alphabetically by subject.
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Box 15
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Address, Change of
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Addresses
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American College of Surgeons, 1913-1940
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American College of Surgeons, 1941-1946
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American College of Surgeons, 1947-1950
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American College of Surgeons, 1951-1961
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American College of Surgeons (Miscellaneous)
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American Foundation for Cultural Popular Action
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American Foundation for Cultural Popular Action
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Appointments
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Biographical Sketches
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Bogata Conference
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Box 16
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Box 17
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Box 18
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Box 19
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Box 20
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Box 21
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Box 22
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Box 23
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Box 24
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Series 4: Speech and Article File
- This file contains copies of speeches delivered by and articles written by Dr. Corrigan.
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Series 5: Financial Files
- Bills, insurance papers, income tax statements, estate material and bank statements of Dr. Corrigan.
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Series 6: Printed Material
- Arranged by subject.
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: General Correspondence],
[Series 2: Family Correspondence],
[Series 3: Subject File],
[Series 4: Speech and Article File],
[Series 5: Financial Files],
[Series 6: Printed Material],
[All]