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Cowlitz County Physician's Home Visit ledger, 1904-1907
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Cowlitz County Physician's Home Visit ledger
- Dates
- 1904-1907 (inclusive)19041907
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (1 oversized box)
- Collection Number
- 2005-023
- Summary
- The collection consists of a ledger book listing patient names and information about home visit medical treatments provided by an unknown physician in Cowlitz County, Washington.
- Repository
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Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
OHSU Historical Collections & Archives
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. MC:LIB
Portland, OR
97239
Telephone: 5034945587
hcaref@ohsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Some materials in this collection may be restricted due to the presence of protected health information (PHI) or other confidential information. Please contact Historical Collections & Archives for more details regarding access.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
There is no known information regarding the physician who kept these records or who donated the ledger. The only available biographical information related to those mentioned in the collection is for that of Frank M. Bell- the collection contains a receipt of payment addressed to a F. M. Bell, M.D. of Kelso, Washington. According to the Medical Register of Oregon, issued by the State Medical Board on April 1, 1898, Frank M. Bell of Kelso, Washington, graduated from the Miami Medical College in March of 1883. He was licensed May 29, 1883, and licensed in Oregon on March 30, 1895. None of the other physicians named in the ledger are listed in the Medical Register.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a ledger book listing patient names and information about home visit medical treatments provided by an unknown physician in Cowlitz County, Washington, including reason for visit, charges for services, and method or credit for payment. Also included are commercial listings for insurance companies and related businesses.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
OHSU Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections, however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with HC&A to determine if we can provide permission for use.
Preferred Citation
[Collection title], Collection Number [####-###], Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Ledger Book | 1904-1907 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Insurance, Health
- Medical Records
Geographical Names
- Washington (State)--Cowlitz County
Occupations
- Physicians
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Bell, Frank M.--Administration (res)
