James Grassick Papers, 1917-1943, 1959

James Grassick Papers

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Collection Overview

Title: James Grassick Papers, 1917-1943, 1959

ID: OGLMC135

Primary Creator: Grassick, James (1850-1943)

Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet

Subjects: Health and Medicine, Literary

Languages: English

Abstract

1850-1943; Grand Forks physician and author

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The James Grassick Papers, 1917-1959, consist primarily of Dr. Grassick's published works. Also included are newspaper clippings, texts of speeches delivered by Grassick, and correspondence.

Collection Historical Note

Dr. James Grassick was born June 29, 1850, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His childhood was spent in Ontario, Canada. At age thirty-five, he graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago. Soon after receiving his degree, Grassick established a medical practice in Buxton, North Dakota. In 1905 he moved to Grand Forks, where he became active in the campaign to improve public health. Two years later, he was appointed State Superintendent of Public Health. Grassick helped found the North Dakota Anti-Tuberculosis Association in 1909 and served as its first President. In 1917, Grassick was appointed University of North Dakota physician, a position he held for many years. He was elected to the Presidency of the North Dakota State Medical Association in 1923. Camp Grassick, named in honor of this pioneer doctor, was established in 1928 and was designed to combat tuberculosis in children. Dr. Grassick died December 19, 1943, in Grand Forks.

Subject/Index Terms

Health and Medicine
Literary

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals:

Additional donations were received from:

The San Haven Hospital Library, San Haven, North Dakota, in the summer and fall of 1979 (Acc.80-632).

Mrs. R. B. (Lillian) Witmer, Grand Forks, North Dakota, on April 10, 1980 (Acc.81-736).

Mary Margaret Frank, Grand Forks, North Dakota (Acc.2002-2544).

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Method: Donation; the original acquisition records are unavailable

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). James Grassick Papers. OGLMC 135, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in April 2015.

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Folder 1: Pamphlets: Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary, 1917; The Pioneer Physician in North Dakota, 1923.
Folder 2: Pamphlets: Traveling Health Clinic, 1924; The Paisley Shawl, 1926; Arts and Crafts of the American Indian, 1927.
Folder 3: Pamphlets: One Christmas Eve, 1927; A Happy New Year, 1928.
Folder 4: Pamphlets: A Silver Spoon, 1929; A Song and a Story, 1930.
Folder 5: Pamphlets: The North Dakota State Medical Association, 1931; Prairie Folk, 1931.
Folder 6: Pamphlets: Along the Way, 1932; Light and Shade, 1933.
Folder 7: Pamphlets: Bush Folk, 1934; Ding Dons Bell, 1935.
Folder 8: Pamphlets: Wood Notes, 1936; Inns and Outs, 1937.
Folder 9: Pamphlets: Ye Gypsy Man, 1938; Trails and Trends, 1939.
Folder 10: Pamphlets: Bits O'Living, 1940; In the Gloaming, 1941.
Folder 11: Pamphlets: Doctor Luke, 1942; Miscellaneous Poetry and Greeting Cards.
Folder 12: Pamphlets: The New Day, 1942; Out of the Mists, 1943.
Folder 13: Correspondence: October 39, 1927 - February 11, 1938.
Folder 14: Correspondence: March 21, 1938 - December 21, 1943; The Penant, January 1944 (biographical information on Grassick)
Folder 15: "Lights and Sidelights in the Life of Dr. James Grassick," Table of Contents, pp. 1-26.
Folder 16: "Lights and Sidelights in the Life of Dr. James Grassick," pp. 27-56b.
Folder 17: "Lights and Sidelights in the Life of Dr. James Grassick," pp. 57-65.
Folder 18: "Lights and Sidelights in the Life of Dr. James Grassick," pp. 66-151.
Folder 19: "Lights and Sidelights in the Life of Dr. James Grassick," pp. 152-247.
Folder 20: "Lights and Sidelights in the Life of Dr. James Grassick," pp. 248-292.
Folder 21: "Lights and Sidelights in the Life of Dr. James Grassick," pp. 293-327.
Folder 22: "Lights and Sidelights in the Life of Dr. James Grassick," pp. 328-349.
Folder 23: "Lights and Sidelights in the Life of Dr. James Grassick," pp. 350-382.
Folder 24: "Lights and Sidelights in the Life of Dr. James Grassick," pp. 383-386.
Item 1: Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary, 1917
Item 2: The Pioneer Physician in North Dakota, 1923
Item 3: Traveling Health Clinic, 1924
Item 4: The Paisley Shawl
Item 5: Arts and Crafts of the American Indian, 1927
Item 6: One Christmas Eve, 1927
Item 7: A Happy New Year, 1928
Item 8: A Silver Spoon, 1929
Item 9: A Song, and a Story, 1930
Item 10: The North Dakota State Medical Association, 1931
Item 11: Prairie Folk, 1931
Item 12: Along the Way, 19326 copies
Item 13: Light and Shade, 1933
Item 14: Bush Folk, 1934
Item 15: Ding Dong Bell, 1935
Item 16: Wood Notes, 1936
Item 17: Inns and Outs, 1937
Item 18: Ye Gypsy Man, 1933
Item 19: Trails and Trends, 1939
Item 20: Bits O'Living, 1940
Item 21: In the Gloaming, 1941
Item 22: Doctor Luke, 1942
Item 23: Another Year - short poem, 1941
Item 24: The New Day, 1942
Item 25: Out of the Mists, 1943

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