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Gottlieb (Michael S.) Papers

About this Collection

Michael Stuart Gottlieb is an American physician and immunologist known for his 1981 identification of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) as a new disease. This collection contains published papers by Gottlieb and many others on AIDS-related topics. It also includes information on various AIDS drug treatment studies, professional and personal correspondence, and information about various talks and events attended by Gottlieb during the 1980s. It also includes materials related to Gottlieb's AIDS-related philanthropic work, as well as materials related to his time as actor Rock Hudson's personal physician until the actor's death from AIDS in 1985. Call number: MSS 2019-34 View collection guide.

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