James Grassick Papers, 1917-1943, 1959
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
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
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.
Box and Folder Listing
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- Box 1
- 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
- Folder 1: Pamphlets: Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary, 1917; The Pioneer Physician in North Dakota, 1923.
- Box 2
- Folder 1: Dr. James Grassick - Biographical sketch by Mrs. R.B. (Lillian) Witmer.
- Folder 2: Poetry and Writings - Dr. James Grassick.
- Folder 3: Christmas Greetings, 1933- 1943.
- Folder 4: The Grassicks of Easter Chapleton and Their Descendants, 1750 - 1914.
- Folder 5: Inventories - Grassick Archaeological and Ethnological Collection, Grassick Papers.
- Folder 6: “John James Audubon” - speech by Dr. Grassick to the Franklin Club, October 13, 1935
- Folder 7: “Grassick” - notes and text for speech about Dr. Grassick by Rev. W. Murray Allan to the Franklin Club, 1941
- Folder 8: Correspondence from the North Dakota Tuberculosis and Health Association to Dr. Harley E. French regarding the history of Camp Grassick: October 21, 1959
- Folder 9: Grand Forks Herald article, undated, plus story of Dr. Grassick, 1981
- Folder 1: Dr. James Grassick - Biographical sketch by Mrs. R.B. (Lillian) Witmer.
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