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Burks, Charles J.

Authoritative Name:

Burks, Charles J.

Biography:

In 1948, Dr. Charles J. Burks was the first African American physician with hospital privileges at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He also established PBA (Pittsburgh Black Action), The Second Step drug rehabilitation program.

Associated Subjects:

Burks, Charles J.

Archival Collections And Reference Resources:

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Men and workmen picketing outside Allegheny Children's Center, with signs reading "Manchester Citizens Support Dr. C. J. Burks" and "Dr. Muldoc[?] reinstate Dr. Burks"

Creator:: Harris, Teenie, 1908-1998
Date of Original:: 1965/1975
Collection:: Documenting Our Past: The Teenie Harris Archive Project
Contributing Institution:: Carnegie Museum of Art