Abstract The AAST was founded in 1938 with the purposes to furnish leadership and to foster advances in the surgery of trauma; to afford a forum for the exchange of knowledge pertaining to research, practice and training in the surgery of trauma; to stimulate investigation and teaching in the methods of preventing, correcting and treating injuries from all types of accidents; to enhance the study and practice of the surgery of trauma by establishing lectureships, scholarships, foundations, and...

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The archives of the American Surgical Association consist mostly of records of the preparation for, and the proceedings of, the Association's annual meetings, including presentation of scholarly papers and presidential addresses.

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Contains personal biographical forms of Association members, created c.1901-c.1909, often with an accompanying personal photograph; also some administrative correspondence, membership lists and a history of the Association.

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The society's purpose is to perpetuate Dr. Halsted's memory, to further the doctor's scientific ideals and principles, and encourage a free and informal exchange of ideas on various aspects of surgery.

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Founded in 1948, the Society was formed to enhance the advancement of the specialty of neurological surgery in America. Includes material relating to incorporation and constitution of the organization, Executive Committee meetings, annual meetings, membership, finances, and activities of the society.