Public Health Archives: Public Health in Modern America, 1890-1970 This link opens in a new windowPublic Health in Modern America, 1890-1970 examines the history of public health and the policy debates that ensued in the delivery of services at the national, state, and local levels during pivotal times in history. The collection includes unpublished reports, correspondence, ephemera, pamphlets, grey literature, and more. The collection is relevant to research in the fields of American history, American studies, health policy, history of science, medical history, public health studies, sociology, political science, psychology, health care, health systems, and economics.