Rhea C. Ackerman (1896- ) worked at Los Angeles Juvenile Hall (1929-43), the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (1943-51), and was the director of public relations at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital (1954-59). The collection consists of correspondence, clippings, and memorabilia related to Ackerman's career as a hospital administrator.

Ackerman was born in 1896; began working at Los Angeles Juvenile Hall, 1929; assistant superintendent, Los Angeles Juvenile Hall, 1929-36; superintendent, 1936-43; assistant administrator of Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, 1943-51; director of public relations, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, 1954-59.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

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