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Bob LeBow papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0835

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the papers of Dr. Robert (Bob) H. LeBow (1940-2003) kept during his time as Medical Director of Terry Reilly Health Clinic. Collection contains letters, photos, newspapers, journals, magazines, books, 3D objects including bags, posters, flyers. It also includes journals from his global travels advising developing countries about healthcare and includes documents relating to Dr. LeBow’s enduring legacy.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971-2003.

Background

Robert (Bob) H. Lebow (1940-2003), MD, MPH, was a graduate of Harvard college and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He had extensive experience working on the development of health systems and preventive programs in over 20 developing countries. Bob LeBow was recruited in 1972 by Terry Reilly to oversee the Nampa healthcare clinic, and acted as the Medical Director for over 30 years.

Extent

6 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The Bob LeBow Papers are organized in accordance with the following series and sub-series arrangement:


• Series 1: Terry Reilly Health Services/Community Health Services
• Series 2: Travels
o Sub-series 1: Field Notebooks by Year
o Sub-series 2: Projects/Surveys by Country
• Series 3: Bob LeBow’s Congressional Campaigns
• Series 4: Bob LeBow’s Legacy
• Series 5: Photographs

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Idaho State Archives Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise ID 83712
(208) 334-2620