Oregon Physical Therapy Association records, 1918-1986.

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Oregon Physical Therapy Association records, 1918-1986.

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Records of an Oregon association of professional physical therapists, including histories, research notes, programs, and photographs tracing the history and development of the Association, its members, and their work, compiled by the organization's History Committee. Also includes minutes of meetings, by-laws, legislative materials, and personal accounts by Ruth C. Babb, Hazel Hardy, and Cora M. Howes.

1.6 cubic feet (4 document cases)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8002804

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Babb, Ruth C.

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Reed College (Portland, Or.)

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Hardy, Hazel.

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Oregon Physical Therapy Association.

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The Oregon Physical Therapy Association evolved from a training course for physiotherapists established at Portland's Reed College in 1918. The course prepared 200 women as "Reconstruction Aides" to assist in rehabilitating soldiers wounded in World War I. In 1921-1922, Oregon alumni from this course formed the Portland Unit of the national American Women's Therapeutic Association. Among the founding members were Ruth Babb, Cora Howes, and Minnie V. Thomas. Membership grew in the 1920s due to th...

Howes, Cora M.

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