Finding Aid of the North Carolina Medical Society Alliance Records, <date calendar="gregorian" era="ce" normal="1922/1999">1922 - 1999</date>, ORG.127
Abstract
The North Carolina Medical Society Alliance (NCMS Alliance) was formed on April 18,
1923, originally called the Woman's Auxiliary to the Medical Society of the State
of North Carolina. The NCMS Alliance is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization comprised
of physician spouses and physicians. Members are dedicated to improving the health
and quality of life of North Carolinians through community service, advocacy and fundraising
aimed at promoting better public health. The NCMS Alliance also supports county medical
society alliances, provides leadership opportunities and training for its members
and offers grants for health-related programs. The NCMS Alliance is governed by its
Board of Directors representing all regions of the state and is headquartered at the
NC Medical Society building in Raleigh.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- North Carolina Medical Society Alliance Records
- Call Number
- ORG.127
- Creator
- North Carolina Medical Society. Alliance
- Date
- 1922 - 1999
- Extent
- 34.00 cubic feet, 12.00 video cassettes
- Language
- English
- Repository
- State Archives of North Carolina
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], ORG.127, North Carolina Medical Society Alliance Records, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Collection Overview
The collection contains various records of the North Carolina Medical Society Alliance including bylaws, handbooks, directories, meeting minutes, accounting ledgers, and publications such as newsletters, yearbooks, and annual reports. Officer notebooks include correspondence, agendas, programs and goals, and reports. Also included is information about conferences, conventions, and lecture series. Scrapbooks contain news clippings, photographs, and summaries of the Alliance's activities, including the annual Doctors' Day event.
Arrangement Note
Chronological within each series.
Finding Aid prepared by: Aaron Cusick in June 2009.
Historical Note
The North Carolina Medical Society Alliance (NCMS Alliance) is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization comprised of physician spouses and physicians dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of North Carolinians through community service, advocacy and fundraising aimed at promoting better public health. The NCMS Alliance also supports county medical society alliances, provides leadership opportunities and training for its members and offers grants for health-related programs. The NCMS Alliance is governed by its Board of Directors representing all regions of the state and is headquartered at the NC Medical Society building in Raleigh.
The North Carolina Medical Society Alliance was formed on April 18, 1923 as the Woman's Auxiliary to the Medical Society of the State of North Carolina. The first meeting for the Auxiliary was held in Asheville, NC and Sadie McCain of Southern Pines was elected as the first president. As early as the second Annual Meeting, held in Raleigh, the members began promoting an expanded role for the Auxiliary beyond their original purpose, which was primarily social. Some of the early programs of the Woman's Auxiliary included maintaining a bed at the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium near Southern Pines, observing "Doctors' Day," and starting a health education program and student loan fund.
During World War II, the Auxiliary collected surgical instruments and medical supplies to send overseas, sold Mercy Emblems for emergency medical field kits, and funded the U.S.S. Fremont battle dressing station. Their efforts were recognized in 1946 with a U.S. Treasury Department Award for Patriotic Service. Throughout the next five decades, the Auxiliary established more sanatorium beds, continued to raise money for student assistance, began a nursing recruitment program, sent medical books and supplies overseas, participated in civil defense projects, and participated in legislative projects, including the first "Day at the Legislature". In 1975 the "Woman's" was dropped from the organization's name, and in 1993 the "Auxiliary" became the "Alliance."
More recently, family health issues have taken the forefront. Domestic violence, media violence, drug abuse, tobacco use, and other issues have kept members busy in the counties and at the state level. Legislative issues continue to be of crucial interest. The members are dedicated to assisting physicians in their mission to serve the health care needs of the people of North Carolina on behalf of public health, medical education, and legislation.
Contents of the Collection
1. General Records,1922-1998
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This series includes the bylaws, handbooks, published histories of the North Carolina Medical Society Auxiliary (Alliance) and the American Medical Association Auxiliary (Alliance), master lists and directories, financial statements, and related materials.
2. Meeting Minutes,1938-1997
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This series includes minutes from the various county and state meetings, such as the fall, mid-winter, and annual conventions. Minutes include records from the Board of Directors, House of Delegates, General Meetings, and various committees. Also included with the minutes are agendas, correspondence, reports, and meeting programs. The minutes are arranged chronologically.
3. Officer Notebooks,1982-1997
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This series includes the notebooks for Presidents, Presidents-Elect, and Vice Presidents. The files in this series mainly contain correspondence, but also have memos, reports, and evaluations.
4. Meeting Files,1980-1997
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This series includes schedules, agendas, correspondence, evaluations, registration information and participant lists for various workshops and conferences, such as the fall, mid-winter, and Confluence conferences, as well as miscellaneous subject files.
5. Publications,1945-1987
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This series includes the Alliance's yearbook called the "Guidepost" which serves as source of information and a guide for the activities and programs in the year ahead. Yearbooks also include a directory of members, officers, and committee chairs. Also included are the "Auxiliary News" and "Tarheel Tandem" newsletters and the published meeting minutes, called "Transactions," as well as miscellaneous publications.
6. Annual Reports,1957-1996
7. County Annual Reports,1988-1999
8. Scrapbooks,1958-1991
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This series includes 21 scrapbooks which contain news clippings, photographs, and written reports documenting the activities of the Alliance. Several of the scrapbooks are dedicated to "Doctors' Day," an annual event that recognizes physicians, and is celebrated by the county chapters with either a social event or service project.
9. General Ledgers,1988-1994
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This series includes computer printouts of financial information from North Carolina Medical Society Alliance and Health Education Foundation.