Research Materials, 1848-1949

Series

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Ralph Taylor Richards papers (1848-1953) are divided into four sections. The bulk of the papers are concerned with Richards' book Of Medicine, Hospitals, and Doctors. Drafts of the manuscript, both typed and handwritten, comprise the first section. The two boxes which comprise the second section contain research materials used for the book, and some notes used to complete articles and lectures on various topics. The research materials have been arranged in alphabetical order by subject with notes on diseases in box three, and notes on Utah hospitals and doctors in box four. The last four folders of box four contain alphabetically arranged notes for other articles written by Richards.

Articles, speeches, and lectures by Richards, and articles by other doctors are contained in box five, as the third section. These are arranged alphabetically by title as most are undated. Included here is a long manuscript, possibly intended for publication as a book, on the "Art of Medicine." It is meant as a practical guide for new doctors on how to establish and conduct a medical practice as a business.

The final section is directly related to Richards' medical practice. The files contain information about the partnership controversy at the Salt Lake Clinic, a clinic appointment book for 1945 and an account book for doctors Joseph S. Richards and Ralph T. Richards, from 1912-1914, with information on the Salt Lake Clinic partnership arrangements. Also filed here are records of operations for Richards, his father Joseph S. Richards, and Richards' patient deaths with vital information.

Dates

1848-1949

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.