
Florida Public Health Oral History Project
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Interviewer
Prather, E. Charlton
Publisher
University of South Florida Libraries
Date
1997-10-27
Publication Date
1-3-2014
Abstract
Interview with Mrs. Peggy Barnes, a retired executive secretary with the State of Florida. Barnes worked for the Office of Public Health for nearly thirty-five years and played an important role in the office’s transition from Jacksonville to Tallahassee. As the executive secretary to the State Health Officer, Barnes worked for many leaders in the department including Florida’s public health pioneer and former Dean of the University of South Florida College of Public Health, Dr. Charles Mahan. Mrs. Barnes shares her experiences as an executive secretary and reflects upon the many personalities she dealt with in government. She retired in 1995.
Keywords
Florida -- State Board of Health., Public Health – Florida – History., Public health personnel – Florida – Interviews., University of South Florida – College of Public Health.
Description
1 sound file (69 min.) : digital, MP3 file
Subject: topical
Florida -- State Board of Health.; Public Health – Florida – History.; Public health personnel – Florida – Interviews.; University of South Florida – College of Public Health.
Language
English
Type
Sound
Genre
Oral histories, Online audio
Format
Audio
Holding Location
University of South Florida
Collection
Florida Public Health Oral History Project
Identifier
C53-00001
Recommended Citation
Barnes, Peg, "Peg Barnes Oral History Interview" (2014). Florida Public Health Oral History Project. 15.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fl_public_health_ohp/15