David M. Walden papers 1872-2000

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David M. Walden papers 1872-2000

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The David M. Walden papers (1872-2000) contain materials collected by Walden while researching the history of St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City. St. Mark's, the first hospital in Utah, was established in 1872 by members of the Episcopalian Church, mainly as a response to the health needs of miners flourishing in the area. Included in the collection are meeting materials, correspondence, newsletters, notes, news articles, publication excerpts, and other items.

circa 71 linear feet

eng,

J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division

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Walden, David M., 1947-

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St. Mark's, the first hospital in Utah, was established in 1872 by members of the Episcopalian Church, mainly as a response to the health needs of miners in the area. From the description of The David M. Walden papers. 1872-2000. (University of Utah). WorldCat record id: 60843296 ...

St. Mark's Hospital (Salt Lake City, Utah)

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St. Mark's Hospital was founded in 1872 by Episcopal Bishop, Right Reverend Daniel S. Tuttle. In the 1880s, St. Mark's became the first Salt Lake County Hospital, with the treatment of many patients paid out of county revenues. The hospital performed this service until the County Hospital was completed in 1912. Saint Mark's School of Nursing was founded in 1894, the first nursing school in the intermountain region. The hospital also pioneered ambulance service. St. Mark's horse-drawn ambulance w...