1 100 2 https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/files/original/9fb90a5954589ee502f3a28d68fd0168.JPG 05186df2e2a87d750bdb278ce881b509 https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/files/original/c104414109825f18d51a52a0b27bc278.JPG 30ba986f766c1e846c0a6544371f2d2d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William A. Burgess artifacts and memorabilia, 1960-1980. WAM 21596-21597 Relation A related resource William Burgess Papers, H MSc462 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2016-036 Subject The topic of the resource Burgess, William A., 1924- Occupational Health Industrial hygiene Description An account of the resource William Alfred Burgess was born in 1924. Burgess was the sole industrial hygenist at the General Electric facility near Boston during the 1950s. In 1960 he left private industry and joined the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where he was an Associate Professor of Occupational Health Engineering. In 1967, William Burgess submitted a proposal to the American Iron and Steel Institute to design new powered air-purifying respirators for use in the coke ovens at steel plants. Coke oven workers exposed to clouds of contaminants produced by super-heating coal were developing lung cancer at ten times a normal rate. Burgess was hired to create respirators that would significantly reduce that rate. Burgess worked as a volunteer consultant on respiratory protection to the Boston Fire Department from 1969 to 1978, during which time he completed multiple studies on the respiratory and environmental hazards faced by firefighters in the line of duty. In the 1980s, Burgess returned to private industry and became the corporate manager of industrial hygiene at the polaroid company, while continuing to teach at Harvard. He is now retired. This collection contains objects relating to William A. Burgess' work in the field of industrial hygiene. The artifacts in this collection relate to Burgess' work in both steel plants and the Boston Fire Department during the 1960s and 1970s. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. William A. Burgess donated these items to the Warren Anatomical Museum in 2015. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Respirator Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 12 H x 16 W x 16.5 D cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), 1967-1968 Subject The topic of the resource Burgess, William Alfred 1924- Air filters Coke Lungs Lung neoplasms Respiration Respiratory system Abstract A summary of the resource. Partial powered air purifying respirator, black in color with removable filter. Respirator would have been attached to mask and battery pack. Silver tube extends from unit and there is small area of orange paint on front of respirator. "Ultra Filter" cartridge appears to be later addition to respirator. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Burgess, William Alfred 1924- Ultra Filter Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1967-1968, between Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Harvard Medical Library does not hold copyright on all the materials in the collection. For use information, contact the Warren Anatomical Museum Curator at chm@hms.harvard.edu Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Accessing collections in the Warren Anatomical Museum and the Warren Anatomical Museum archive requires advanced notice. Please submit a request to Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu to access the displayed item Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Warren Anatomical Museum: 21597 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource object Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 partial respirator Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Respirators Type The nature or genre of the resource physical object Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Warren Anatomical Museum Catalog Number: 21597 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. This partial powered air purifying respirator was designed and created by William Burgess between 1967 and 1968. In 1967, William Burgess submitted a proposal, which was quickly accepted, to the American Iron and Steel Institute to design new powered air purifying respirators for use in the coke ovens at steel plants. Coke oven workers exposed to clouds of contaminants produced by super-heating coal were developing lung cancer at ten times a normal rate. Burgess was hired to create respirators that would significantly reduce that rate. Burgess created power packs, filter assemblies, and small fans powered by DC motors with 3.6 volt batteries to connect to half mask respirators that would last a full eight hours per charge. Burgess assembled all one hundred respirators in the basement of his home on a library table he purchased from the Countway Library of Medicine. This partial powered air purifying respirator was donated to the Warren Anatomical Museum by William Burgess in 2015. Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Warren Anatomical Museum https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/files/original/8c1d2ab3c2f54259a61b8285e18d6634.JPG 440e488b3327d2565fdb419bbc2be89b https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/files/original/b4d721560398fc6eba2a1c212100f670.JPG 372d2b0a7e6b920434ee2001041a8906 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William A. Burgess artifacts and memorabilia, 1960-1980. WAM 21596-21597 Relation A related resource William Burgess Papers, H MSc462 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2016-036 Subject The topic of the resource Burgess, William A., 1924- Occupational Health Industrial hygiene Description An account of the resource William Alfred Burgess was born in 1924. Burgess was the sole industrial hygenist at the General Electric facility near Boston during the 1950s. In 1960 he left private industry and joined the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where he was an Associate Professor of Occupational Health Engineering. In 1967, William Burgess submitted a proposal to the American Iron and Steel Institute to design new powered air-purifying respirators for use in the coke ovens at steel plants. Coke oven workers exposed to clouds of contaminants produced by super-heating coal were developing lung cancer at ten times a normal rate. Burgess was hired to create respirators that would significantly reduce that rate. Burgess worked as a volunteer consultant on respiratory protection to the Boston Fire Department from 1969 to 1978, during which time he completed multiple studies on the respiratory and environmental hazards faced by firefighters in the line of duty. In the 1980s, Burgess returned to private industry and became the corporate manager of industrial hygiene at the polaroid company, while continuing to teach at Harvard. He is now retired. This collection contains objects relating to William A. Burgess' work in the field of industrial hygiene. The artifacts in this collection relate to Burgess' work in both steel plants and the Boston Fire Department during the 1960s and 1970s. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. William A. Burgess donated these items to the Warren Anatomical Museum in 2015. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Fire helmet Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 28.5 L x 38 D x 18 H cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Honorary Boston fire chief helmet, 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Burgess, William Alfred 1924- Fires Head Head protective devices Abstract A summary of the resource. Honorary Boston fire chief helmet awarded to Professor William Alfred Burgess of the Harvard School of Public Health. Helmet is white with white patch affixed to front. Patch reads "Honorary Boston Prof. W. Burgess Chief." Top of helmet has metal area, likely brass, with red fire department logo. Interior of helmet has faded white adjustable chin strap, brown and red fabric to cushion the wearer's head, and additional black fabric cross straps for comfort and stability. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cairns and Brother, Inc. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1978 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Harvard Medical Library does not hold copyright on all the materials in the collection. For use information, contact the Warren Anatomical Museum Curator at chm@hms.harvard.edu Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Accessing collections in the Warren Anatomical Museum and the Warren Anatomical Museum archive requires advanced notice. Please submit a request to Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu to access the displayed item Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Warren Anatomical Museum: 21596 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource object Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 fire helmet Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Fire hats Type The nature or genre of the resource physical object Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Warren Anatomical Museum Catalog Number: 21596 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. This honorary Boston fire chief helmet was created circa 1978 by the firm of Cairns and Brother, Inc. in Clifton, New Jersey. It was presented to Professor William Alfred Burgess, Associate Professor of Occupational Health Engineering in the Faculty of Public Health, Emeritus, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, by the city of Boston's fire commissioner, George H. Paul, in 1978. Burgess received the helmet in recognition of his work as a volunteer consultant on respiratory protection to the Boston Fire Department from 1969 to 1978, during which time he completed multiple studies on the respiratory and environmental hazards faced by firefighters in the line of duty. Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Warren Anatomical Museum