Joseph Benson Fowler papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3095
Scope and Contents
The Joseph Benson Fowler papers consist of photocopies of original materials. Included is an autograph book, his World War II diary, a resume, news clippings, two photographs, and professional and military materials.
Dates
- 1928-2002
Creator
- Fowler, Joseph Benson, 1914-2002 (Person)
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.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical Note
Dr. Joseph Benson Fowler was born April 3, 1914, in Tooele, Utah to Benjamin A. and Rose Crowther Fowler. Fowler graduated from Ogden High School in 1932, Weber College in 1934, the University of Utah in 1937, and the University of Louisville Medical School in 1941. During World War II, Fowler served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Navy, and held the rank of lieutenant commander. In 1949, he served his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He then joined the staff at St. Mark's Hospital. Fowler pursued his medical career in the field of emergency medicine, and took additional training at Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia. In 1971, as president of the medical staff, he was instrumental in establishing the emergency medical department in St. Mark's Hospital, and served as its director for a short time. In 1973, he moved to Oneonta, where he was instrumental in establishing the emergency department at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital. He served as its director through 1977. In 1978, he developed and directed the emergency department in the Sullivan County General Hospital in Harris. His last position before retirement was with the New York State Workers' Compensation Board as a medical examiner. Fowler passed away on January 10, 2002.
(Biographical sketch taken from his obituary published in the Daily Star.)
(Biographical sketch taken from his obituary published in the Daily Star.)
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Joseph Benson Fowler papers (1928-2002) are photocopies of original materials that consist of personal documents including his World War II diary.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by J. Taylor Hollist in 2018.
Processing Information
Processed by Betsey Welland in 2019.
- Autograph albums
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Diaries
- Emergency physicians -- United States -- Archives -- Facsimiles
- Facsimiles
- Fowler, Joseph Benson, 1914-2002 -- Archives -- Facsimiles
- Health services administrators -- United States -- Archives -- Facsimiles
- Military
- Photocopies
- Photographs
- Physicians -- United States -- Archives -- Facsimiles
- Résumés (Personnel records)
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- United States -- Archives -- Facsimiles
Creator
- Fowler, Joseph Benson, 1914-2002 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Joseph Benson Fowler papers [photocopies]
- Author
- Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
- Date
- 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu