Group Health Association Archives

Collection

Identifier: MS C 369

Abstract

Chiefly minutes of meetings; also some reports, correspondence, and printed matter.

Dates

Creation: 1937-1947

Extent

0.63 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Creator

Group Health Association (Washington, D.C.) (Organization)

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 Group Health Association (GHA) was formed on January 28, 1937 in Washington, D.C.; it incorporated and held its first membership meeting on March 22, 1937. The Association's original goal was to provide employees of the Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC) with quality health care through a member-controlled organization. GHA became one of the first HMO's nearly four decades before legislation supporting such organizations existed.

Collection Summary

Chiefly minutes of meetings; also some reports, correspondence, and printed matter. Includes a reprint volume of official documents concerning the trial involving the United States Government and the American Medical Association, et al., 1938-1941.