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American Clinical and Climatological Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 246

Abstract

Correspondence, photographs, and articles documenting the activities of the American Clinical and Climatological Association and its members.

Dates

  • 1890-1972

Extent

1.68 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Creator

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.

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Historical Note

The American Clinical and Climatological Association was organized in 1884 by a group of physicians and scientists who set about to improve medical education, research and practice in this country. Its initial concern was with tuberculosis and its treatment by residence in a suitable climate. Over its 100+ years, the society has expanded its field of interest to that of all aspects of internal medicine. Its membership comprises physicians engaged in both academic pursuits and clinical practice. The object of the Association is the clinical study of disease. With the rapid advances in medicine, the Association provided a place for the presentation and critical discussion of progress in research, teaching and clinical aspects of internal medicine. The members of ACCA area selected on the basis of leadership and excellence in their chosen field. Active membership is restricted to 175 physicians. [from http://www.accassoc.org]

Collection Summary

The majority of ACCA's archives are located at Johns Hopkins University's Alan Mason Chesney Archives.

Contains correspondence, membership data, programs, clippings, printed matter, and photos. The correspondence relates chiefly to annual meetings and business of the Association, and includes letters from Samuel S. Adams, Frank Billings, Alfred Blalock, James Bordley III, Lawrason Brown, C. Sidney Burwell, Thomas Darlington, F. Fremont-Smith, Louis Hamman, E. Fletcher Ingals, Abraham Jacobi, Alexander Lambert, George R. Minot, Hugh J. Morgan, J.H. Musser, E.O. Otis, C.D. Parfitt, William B. Porter, Theobald Smith, S.E. Solly, E.L. Trudeau, Francis B. Trudeau, James J. Waring, and Harold Williams. The secretaries of the Association during this period were Guy Hinsdale (1895-1918), Arthur K. Stone (1918-33), and Francis M. Rackemann (1933-41).

Abstract

Correspondence, photographs, and articles documenting the activities of the American Clinical and Climatological Association and its members.

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

General

Processed by
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Processing Completed
1971; 2004
Encoded by
Jim Labosier
Title
Finding Aid to the American Clinical and Climatological Association Records, 1890-1972
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD Staff; Jim Labosier
Date
1971; 2004
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English
Edition statement
1.0

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area

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