Preliminary Guide to the Eastern Washington Health Systems Records

Preliminary Guide to the Eastern Washington Health Systems Records, 1976-1986

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Eastern Washington Health Systems
Title: Preliminary Guide to the Eastern Washington Health Systems Records
Dates: 1976-1986 (inclusive)
19761986
Quantity: 36 linear feet, (37 boxes.)
Collection Number: MS.1987.15
Summary: This collection contains records for the Eastern Washington Health Systems Agency (EWHSA) from 1976-1983.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Eastern Washington Health Services Agency served communities of eastern Washington and north Idaho through the development and maintenance of numerous medical facilities, and educational programs from 1976 to 1986.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains records for the Eastern Washington Health Systems Agency (EWHSA) from 1976-1983. The collection consists of administrative records for multiple health agencies and facilities including: Deaconess Hospital, Department of Health and Human Services, Eastern Washington Area Agency on Aging, Sacred Heart Medical Center, Walla Walla Community Health Clinic, and St. Mary Medical Center. The collection also contains committee reports and proposals, incoming and outgoing correspondence with state officials, hospitals and other health agencies, as well as financial records and plans, including grant proposals, county donations, monthly expenditure reports, and government requirements, regulations, and reviews. Additionally, the collection contains records pertaining to the EWHSA's many public programs and services, such as family planning, nutrition, the Blood Bank, health program for refugees, nursing homes, health education, and forums on energy planning and development.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection. It has not yet been arranged.

Location of Collection

(MASC Staff Use: 2-6-4-3)

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by Nick Beamer to Washington State University Libraries in 1987 MS 1987-15).

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