"The National Hansen's Disease Museum"
An Interpretive Summary 
Elizabeth Schexnyder, M.L.I.S
DHHS/HRSA/BPHC
Division of National Hansen's Disease Programs
Baton Rouge, La.

  • Mission of the National Hansen's Disease Museum is to collect, preserve and interpret the medical and cultural artifacts and archives located at the Carville Historic District, and to promote understanding, identification and treatment of leprosy by creating museum displays, traveling exhibits, publications and web presence.

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