Records. U.S. Health Corporation-United States Medical Association (inclusive), 1912-1981.

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Records. U.S. Health Corporation-United States Medical Association (inclusive), 1912-1981.

Correspondence, advertisements, articles and clippings, and promotional and supplementary materials concerning the U.S. Health Corporation, a firm which operated ambulatory care facilities, 1970; United States Hospital Supply Company, a hospital supply firm, 1934-1935; United States Inspection and Certificate Company, a firm which claimed to certify food and drugs as safe and meritorious, 1912; United States Medical Association (Chicago), an advertising scheme by a fake doctor, 1913-1920; and United States Medical Association (Florida), a diploma mill, 1981.

5 folders.

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