Records. Names File, 1906-1985.

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Records. Names File, 1906-1985.

Correspondence, clippings, books, articles, and supplementary materials concerning individuals investigated by the Dept. of Investigation--usually, though not always, because of real or alleged irregularities in medical practice.

33 cubic ft. (33 boxes).

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American Medical Association. Dept. of Investigation.

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Young, James Harvey.

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