Barkev S. Sanders Papers, 1926-1976

Summary Information

Title: Barkev S. Sanders Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1926-1976

Creator:
  • Sanders, Barkev S., 1903-
Call Number: Mss 775; PH 6690

Quantity: 13.0 c.f. (34 archives boxes) and 1 photograph (1 folder)

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Papers of Barkev S. Sanders, a statistician and research consultant whose career included positions with the Bureau of Research and Statistics of the Social Security Administration (1937-1950) and the United States Public Health Service (1956-1964). Included are writings, lengthy research memoranda, and reports; administrative files and correspondence; statistical data; and subject files pertaining to topics such as disability insurance, family composition, Social Security legislation, implementation of Social Security in Japan, national health insurance, the Rhode Island cash disability program, and the relative merit of morbidity and mortality rates in measuring community health. Freelance research files concern Medicare cost estimation, the relationship between patents and economic conditions, the retirement program of the United Mine Workers, the effect of radiation on the health of atomic energy workers, Selective Service rejection rates, and many other topics. Limited personal papers consist of correspondence with friends (such as S. Colum Gilfillan) and family (some in Armenian), material relating to his dissertation, and curriculum materials on college courses taught. Also included is an image of Sanders.

Language: English, Armenian

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00775
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