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 fund raising efforts to help the war emerged and the Association purchased a War Savings Bond which is included within the collection.
The collection is organized into six boxes. The first two boxes contain correspondence. Correspondence between the Cache Valley Medical Society (later changed to Association) and the Utah State Medical Association are separated and the individual topics can be found throughout them. They are organized by date to aid the researcher. Box 3 contains bank statements, financial statements, and receipts. Box 4 contains the Minutes of the Society's meetings and miscellaneous files. Box 5 is a series of oversized documents. Box 6 contains correspondence envelopes and numerous receipt books.
Inventory
Box 1 Correspondence (16 files)
Fd. 1: American Medical Association
Fd. 2: Board of Education
Fd. 3: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Fd. 4: Deceased members
Fd. 5: Fees
Fd. 6: F.E.R.A. document
Fd. 7: Meetings
Fd. 8: National Physicians Committee
Fd. 9: Outgoing letters
Fd. 10: Student Health 1918 query (Dr. Rees)
Fd. 11: Student Health 1918 query (Dr. Reynolds)
Fd. 12: Student Health Services 1940 query #1
Fd. 13: Student Health Services 1940 query #2
Fd. 14: Treasury Department and War bond
Fd. 15: Utah Board of Health
Fd. 16: Utah State Medical Society (outgoing)
Box 2 Correspondence (16 files)
Fd. 1: Incoming 1911 to 1927
Fd. 2: Incoming 1931 to 1940
Fd. 3: Incoming 1941 to 1947
Fd. 4: Incoming from Secretary of USMA 1917 to 1935
Fd. 5: Incoming from Secretary of USMA 1936 to 1937
Fd. 6: Incoming from Secretary of USMA 1938 to 1941
Fd. 7: Incoming from Secretary of USMA 1942 to 1943
Fd. 8: Incoming from Secretary of USMA 1944 to 1947
Fd. 9: Membership dues
Fd. 10: Membership incoming
Fd. 11: Membership outgoing
Fd. 12: Membership Letters of Recommendation
Fd. 13: Membership case file (Amussen, H. S.)
Fd. 14: Membership case file (Jones, W.B., Randall, C.C.)
For more information: 435/797-2663; Manuscript Librarian.
Special Collections & Archives, Merrill Library, Utah State University Libraries, Utah State University 84322-3000
