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June 30, 1973

The Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanatorium officially closed, and the main gates were left unlocked for the first time in more than sixty years. The facility later reopened as the Booneville Human Development Center and is classified as a historic site. The sanatorium was established in 1909 about three miles south of Booneville (Logan County). Once fully established, the sanatorium was the relocation center for all white Arkansans with tuberculosis. By the time the facility closed, it had treated more than 70,000 patients, and, in time, its main hospital, the Nyberg Building, became known worldwide for its tuberculosis treatment.

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John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller Jr.

Oil giant and multimillionaire John D. Rockefeller (left) established the Rockefeller Sanitary Commission in 1909 with the goal to cure and eradicate hookworm disease in Southern states such as Arkansas, where the disease was a major health issue. Rockefeller is seen in this early 1900s photograph with his son, John Jr., the father of Arkansas governor Winthrop Rockefeller.

 

Oil giant and multimillionaire John D. Rockefeller (left) established the Rockefeller Sanitary Commission in 1909 with the goal to cure and eradicate hookworm disease in Southern states such as Arkansas, where the disease was a major health issue. Rockefeller is seen in this early 1900s photograph with his son, John Jr., the father of Arkansas governor Winthrop Rockefeller.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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