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Cache Valley Medical Association records

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_COLL MSS 209

Scope and Contents

This collection spans the time between 1909 to 1947, roughly from World War I to World War II. This was a time of incredible change both in medicine and life in general. The doctor in 1909 made house visits by horse and buggy. By 1947 the automobile was well established as well as prominent hospitals. A variety of topics are presented within this collection. Evolutionary medical care and procedures are noteworthy throughout the minutes. Debates concerning chiropractors, naturopaths, and osteopaths are addressed throughout the correspondences as well as the minutes. Bureaucracy accompanied technology as medical societies and regulations emerged to guide physicians. New legislation was introduced and physicians debated the repercussions within the correspondence and presented concerns in the minutes. Also, finances and medical care costs are recorded throughout the files. Some sub-topics of local concern are addressed as well. The interaction between church and medicine is unmistakable. A letter is included which is signed by the First Presidency of the Latter-day Saints concerning missionaries. Local fundraising efforts to help the war emerged and the association purchased a war savings bond which is included within the collection.

Dates

  • 1909-1947

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Restrictions

Open to public research.

Copyright

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Cache Valley Medical Association records must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.

Extent

4 Boxes (2 linear feet)

Abstract

The Cache Valley Medical Association records consist of correspondence, financial records, and minutes. Includes a signed letter from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints concerning medical examinations for missionaries. In addition, it contains considerable discussion in the correspondence as well as minutes of chiropractors, naturopaths, and osteopaths.

Arrangement

Correspondence, bank statements, minutes arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated to USU Special Collections and Archives by Clare Hayward in 1993.

Title
Guide to the Cache Valley Medical Association records 1909-1947
Author
Finding aid created by Special Collections and Archives.
Date
©2008
Description rules
Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding guide is in English in Latin script.
Sponsor
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008

Revision Statements

  • August 8, 2008.: Template information was updated to reflect Utah Manuscript Association best practices.
  • 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)