CHARLES J. HATFIELD, M.D. 411 



tive secretary was changed December 5, 1918, to that of managing 

 director. Dr. Hatfield has indeed most ably succeeded Dr. 

 Farrand. Under his directorship the Association has been grow- 

 ing rapidly and its activities have extended, particularly during 

 the World War when so much and such useful work was done by 

 the officers of the Association. Dr. Hatfield devoted himself 

 energetically to the development of the field policy, with the result 

 that the National Association's field service has been one of the 

 most distinctive forces in contributing to the development of 

 tuberculosis work in this country. In his efforts toward coopera- 

 tion and coordination of our work with that of various public 

 health agencies and with local and state agencies affiliated directly 

 with the National Association, Dr. Hatfield has shown consum- 

 mate skill. In these fields, requiring careful and diplomatic hand- 

 ling, he has always upheld the traditions of the National Tuber- 

 culosis Association, but at the same time has never hesitated to 

 sacrifice tradition to take a new step forward. 



Dr. Hatfield ably represented our Association at the recent 

 Conference on Tuberculosis in London and on that occasion 

 visited and conferred with the French tuberculosis authorities as 

 to the best means of furthering the international relations in anti- 

 tuberculosis work. He was instrumental in helping to promote a 

 French National Tuberculosis Committee modeled after our Asso- 

 ciation. 



One of the most important features of the many increased 

 activities since Dr. Hatfield has been at the helm of the executive 

 office, is his work in coordinating the fight against tuberculosis 

 with the other public health activities, especially the American 

 Red Cross and the American Public Health Association through 

 the National Health Council. 



The creation and rapid development of the Modern Health 

 Crusade movement during Dr. Hatfield's administration reflects 

 not only his judgment in the guidance of this new movement, but 

 also his encouragement of those who have directly contributed to 

 making it a success. 



Dr. Hatfield is chairman of the S. E. Pennsylvania (Philadel- 

 phia) Chapter of the American Red Cross, president of the 

 Whittier Center Housing Company for Negroes, and a member of 



