Rockingham Memorial Hospital forms, 1914/1938

Access and use

Location of collection:
James Madison University
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tiffany Cole
Phone: (540) 568-3444
Phone: (540) 568-3612
Fax: (540) 568-3405
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.

Terms of access:

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Rockingham Memorial Hospital Forms, 1914-1938, SC 0363, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 cubic feet 2 folders
Creator:
Rockingham Memorial Hospital (Harrisonburg, Va.), Green Valley Auctions, Inc., and Bowman, Douglas, 1948-2023
Abstract:
Two blank charts (clinical chart, bedside notes) and five bills for patients Louise Friddle and Donald Bowman.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Rockingham Memorial Hospital Forms, 1914-1938, SC 0363, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection comprises two blank charts (clinical chart, bedside notes) and five bills for patients Louise Friddle and Donald Bowman. The bills list assorted charges associated with treatment or hospital stays and include board, medicine, dressings, laundry, x-ray services, etc. The blank charts capture information related to a patient's temperature, pulse, stool, urine, medicines, and nourishment.

Biographical / historical:

Built in 1912, the original Rockingham Memorial Hospital was located at what is now the corner of Mason St. and Grace St. in Harrisonburg. It was adjacent to the campus of the State Normal and Industrial School for Women (now JMU).

Acquisition information:
Purchased at Green Valley Auctions December 5th, 2023 sale of the Doug Bowman Estate.
Custodial history:

From the estate of Doug Bowman, local collector of Harrisonburg memorabilia.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard