1. Legislation and "contagious diseases": an extract from the inaugural address delivered before the American Medical Association at its 27th Annual Meeting, in Philadelphia, June 6, 1876 Author(s): Sims, J. Marion (James Marion), 1813-1883 Publication: Philadelphia, Pa. : Collins, Printer, 1876 Subject(s): Syphilis -- prevention & controlPublic HealthState GovernmentAmerican Medical Association. Annual Meeting