Board Of Health Collection

Doctor in treatment, 1899 (engraving)
2626806 Doctor in treatment, 1899 (engraving); (add.info.: A Board of Health doctor in a New York tenement, a wood engraving by W. A. Rogers 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sitting of the Board of Health, Gwydyr House, Whitehall (engraving)
1096481 Sitting of the Board of Health, Gwydyr House, Whitehall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sitting of the Board of Health, Gwydyr House, Whitehall)

CHOLERA EPIDEMIC, 1832. A London Board of Health Hunting After Cases Like Cholera. Satirical English cartoon on the inadequate official response to the cholera epidemic of 1832

Cattle Plague Steppe Murrain Rinderpest Virus
Members of the New York Board of Health examine animals stricken by cattle plague (also known as Steppe Murrain or Rinderpest) in 1868

Cholera doctor, satirical artwork
Cholera doctor. Satirical artwork of a London doctor gaining wealth (money at lower left) during an 1835 cholera epidemic

QUARANTINE POSTER, 1910s. Quarantine notice of the San Francisco, California, Board of Health, 1910s, warning that the premises are contaminated by diphtheria

An officer from the Board of Health inspecting the produce at a New York City vegeatble market: wood engraving
NYC HEALTH INSPECTOR. An officer from the Board of Health inspecting the produce at a New York City vegeatble market: wood engraving, American, 1873

A physicians examining room of a New York City Board of Health station
NYC BOARD OF HEALTH, 1909. A physicians examining room of a New York City Board of Health station

In Full Accord. American cartoon, 1885, accusing the New York City Board of Health of unsanitary practices
NEW YORK: SANITATION, 1885. In Full Accord. American cartoon, 1885, accusing the New York City Board of Health of unsanitary practices

A Board of Health Doctor in a New York Tenement. Drawing by W. A. Rogers on the front page of Harpers Weekly
TENEMENT: DOCTOR, 1889. A Board of Health Doctor in a New York Tenement. Drawing by W.A. Rogers on the front page of Harpers Weekly, 10 August 1889

MARKET INSPECTION, 1873. Inspection of Fruit in New York Markets, by Order of the Board of Health. Wood engraving, American, 1873

SMALLPOX VACCINATION, 1872. A Board of Health physician vaccinating the poor against smallpox in a New York City police station in 1872. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

VACCINATION, 1872. A Board of Health physician vaccinating the poor against smallpox in a New York City police station, 1872. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

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The Board of Health: Guardians of Public Well-being From the bustling streets of London to the vibrant markets of New York City, the Board of Health has played a vital role in safeguarding public health throughout history. In Gwydyr House, Whitehall, an engraving captures a significant moment - the sitting of the Board of Health. Here, dedicated individuals gather to address pressing concerns and devise strategies to combat diseases that threaten communities. One such menace was the cholera epidemic that ravaged cities like London in 1832. A powerful image depicts members of the Board hunting down cases like cholera with unwavering determination. Their efforts were not limited to human health alone; they also battled against cattle plague or steppe murrain caused by the rinderpest virus. Satirical artwork portrays a cholera doctor, shedding light on both their crucial work and societal perceptions surrounding disease control. Quarantine posters from early 20th-century San Francisco remind us how strict measures were enforced by local Boards of Health during outbreaks. Inspecting produce at vegetable markets was another responsibility shouldered by these diligent officers. In an American wood engraving from 1873, we witness an officer from the Board meticulously examining goods for any signs of contamination or unhygienic practices. However, even those entrusted with public well-being faced criticism. Accusations arose regarding unsanitary practices within New York City's Board of Health in 1885 as depicted in satirical cartoons titled "In Full Accord. " These controversies shed light on ongoing debates about effective governance and accountability within such institutions. Yet amidst challenges and scrutiny, there were heroes who tirelessly served their communities under this esteemed board's banner. A drawing by W. A Rogers showcases a compassionate physician attending to patients in a New York City tenement - exemplifying dedication despite adverse conditions. Throughout history, market inspections have been pivotal for maintaining hygiene standards.