Collection: Berea College Hospital |

Scope and Contents

Records include physician reports, annual reports, pamphlets and print materials, early committee minutes (1899-1908), budget reports, materials containing information on the hospital's history, nursing reports, and correspondence.

Dates

created: 1898-2009
Other: Majority of material found in 1898-1978

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.

Extent

2.00 boxes_(general)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Founded in 1899, Berea College Hospital appears this is the oldest college hospital in the United States, preceding Harvard's by one year. The hospital is no longer affiliated with the College and is currently administered by the Saint Joseph Health Systems under the name Saint Joseph, Berea.