Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center records
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center records
- Identifier
- BMRC.SPERTUS.REESE
- Repository
- Spertus Institute, Library & Collections
- Language
- English
- Size
- 48.0 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1881-1981
- Creator
- Michael Reese Hospital
Acknowledgements and Access
This collection was part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative, 2009-2011. For current information about the collection and its status, please contact the Spertus Institute Library.
Historical note
Founded in 1881 by the United Hebrew Relief Association, Michael Reese Hospital’s first mission was to provide healthcare to immigrants. A bequest by Michael Reese (1817-1878), a German Jewish immigrant, gave the UHRA the funding needed to establish the hospital. The cornerstone was laid on November 4, 1880, and the hospital opened on Oct. 23, 1881. In 1888, the UHRA became the United Hebrew Charities; support for the hospital continued to be a central mission of the organization. A nurse training school was established in 1890. In 1900, the United Hebrew Charities again changed shape and was renamed the Associated Jewish Charities.
Scope and Contents note
Collection includes founding documents, including reports of the United Hebrew Relief Association, the United Hebrew Charities, and the Associated Jewish Charities. Superintendent's Reports (1883-1907), administrative records. Records of Mandel Clinic, School of Nursing, and other hospital departments. Auxiliary organizations, Crystal Ball, hospital publications, photographs, memorabilia.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 February 15 by Bergis Jules and Andrew Steadham.
Conditions Governing Access note
Access to this collection is restricted; please contact the holding institution for details.