Peavy, Dr James Everett 1973-06-13

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Dr. Peavy, Texas Commissioner of Health, outlines some of the history, structure and functions of the Texas Department of Health, with mention of Governor Preston Smith.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dr. James Everett Peavy

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: June 13, 1973

Location: Austin, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 20 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Autobiography summarized, Commissioner of Health (1959), Describes Texas Department of Health, Structure, function and budget, Mentions relation between Board of Health and Texas governors, Outlines department bureaucracy, Comprehensive Health Planning, Preston Smith made Peavy acting director to coordinate activities, Comments on expansion of programs, School immunization, renal dialysis, crippled, children’s program, welfare screening noted, Explains relations between the department and the governor, Recalls Smith’s approaches to the department, Assesses Smith as an effective man, Venezuelan encephalitis example noted, Dr. Earle Bayden mentioned.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1959-1973

Bulk Dates: 1969-1973


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