Administrative-Archives-Finding-Aid

FINDING AID HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK SERIES: ADMINISTRATIVE ARCHIVES SUBSERIES 1: A14 ACTING PERSONNEL DESIGNATION NOT AVAILABLE SUBSERIES 2: A16 ADVISORY BOARD ON NATIONAL PARKS, HISTORIC SITES, BUILDINGS and MONUMENTS SUB-SUBSERIES 2.1: A1615 ORGANIZATION NOT AVAILABLE SUB-SUBSERIES 2.2: A1619 MEETINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS, APPOINTMENTS FILE A1619.1987-1989: ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMISSION - HOSP 29 JANUARY 1987 - 20 OCTOBER 1989 10 ITEMS IN ONE FILE Correspondence regarding Advisory Commission meetings; budget; Flood Control Committee meetings for HSNP; National Parks and Conservation Newsletter, with copy of newsletter FILE A1619.1985-1986: ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMISSION - HOSP 07 NOVEMBER 1985 - 28 OCTOBER 1986 25 ITEMS IN TWO SUBFILES Subfile A1619.1985-1986.1: 25/02/86 - 28/10/86 Correspondence regarding Ranger Protection Services; Governor's Advisory Commission meetings, agendas, synopsis and goals for funding and AD HOC Committee, formation of the HSNP Commission; visit of the Director of the NPS, Director Mott Newspaper clippings regarding Melvyn Bell's leases for the bathhouses; visitor increase to the National Park; Governor Clinton's naming of 13 to the Commission Subfile A1619.1985-1986.2: 07/11/85 - 13/02/86 Correspondence regarding funding for the rehabilitation of the Fordyce; the visit of Sandy Walters, Superintendent of Lowell National Historic Park, Lowell, MA; proposed franchise fee for the Hot Springs Tower; formation of the Governor's Advisory Commission on HSNP with newspaper article FILE A1619.1987-1988: ADVISORY BOARDS ON NATIONAL PARK 13 MARCH 1987 - 05 FEBRUARY 1988 07 ITEMS IN ONE FILE Correspondence regarding flood control in Hot Springs National Park; funding for the Fordyce's rehabilitation; "National Parks" magazine FILE A1619.1984-1986: ADVISORY BOARDS ON NATIONAL PARK 26 OCTOBER 1984 - 16 DECEMBER 1986 08 ITEMS IN ONE FILE Correspondence regarding nominations to the NPS Advisory Board; NPS Advisory Board's study of "Overcrowding" in the parks, with questionnaire SUBSERIES 3: A18 ADVISORY BOARDS, FIELD, GROUPS SUB-SUBSERIES 3.1: A18[01] FEDERAL REGISTRATION BOARD FILE A18]01].1976-1977: FEDERAL REGISTRATION BOARD (FRB) 21 JANUARY 1943 - 18 NOVEMBER 1977 107 ITEMS IN FOUR SUBFILES Subfile A18[01].1976-1977.1: 02/11/57 - 11/18/77 Bathhouse regulation revision, 1977 Appointments, terminations, personnel action request of members of the HSNP FRB Correspondence regarding approval and acceptance of appointments from Washington, D.C and the doctors themselves Subfile A18[01].1976-1977.2: 05/31/41 - 04/12/77 Correspondence regarding appointment of Dr Ely Driver Roland the Federal Registration Board due to the death of Dr Louie G Martin; appointment of and death of Dr Louie G Martin, including a copy of a letter from J Edgar Hoover, F.B.I, regarding Dr Martin's fingerprints Possible abolition of the Federal Registration Board and the Examining Board for Technicians, 12 APR 1977 Revision and rewritten regulations for Bathhouses (continued in next subfile) Subfile A18[01].1976-1977.3: 03/06/62 - 06/30/77 Analysis of options for dealing with the Federal Registration Board and the Examining Board, charters for the two Boards Correspondence regarding abolition of the Examining Board and rerouting their responsibility, 09 JAN 1977 Redraft of the statement of Requirements for Technicians, 06 MAR 1962 Subfile A18[01]1976-1977.4: Opinions on Advisory Boards Minutes from FRB and Examining Board meetings Revision of the Bathhouse regulations Proposed amendments to Federal Regulations and Rules concerning use of pools Additions to the Registered Physicians List (Registered Physicians’ List) FILE A18[01].1963-1975: (FRB) FEDERAL REGISTRATION BOARD 27 JANUARY 1963 - 21 NOVEMBER 1975 178 ITEMS IN FIVE SUBFILES 3 Subfile A18[01].1963-1975.1: 12/21/70 - 11/21/75 Correspondence regarding minutes of Advisory Boards; proposed amendments to Federal Regulations, 20 OCT 1974-04 MAR 1975; FRB and other Advisory Boards, current members; jurisdiction Removals and additions to the Registered Physicians List Correspondence and resolution regarding Dr Charles E Garrett's death Appreciation letters to Drs who have practiced in Hot Springs for more than 50 years Subfile A18[01].1963-1975.2: 29/01/69 - 04/01/71 Correspondence regarding approval of Dr Ely D Rowland as a member of the Federal Registration Board; examination papers for the Federal Registration Board and the Registered Physicians’ List Additions to the Registered Physicians List Survey of the Physicians who use the thermal water and to what extent bathhouses, Libbey Memorial PMC, and Health Services, INC., 01 SEPT 1969 - 31 DEC 1969 Subfile A18[01].1963-1975.3: 06/02/67 - 08/31/69 Statistics compiled for previous survey, 01 JUL - 31 AUG 1969 Correspondence regarding examination papers from possible candidates for the Registered Physicians’ List; Michael LeRoy's complaint against Dr C.W Parkerson Pamphlet and letter by Italian physician Dr Adriano Rolandi, inquiring about the baths Subfile A18[01].1963-1975.4: 01/25/66 - 05/31/67 Complaint of Mr and Mrs LeRoy against Dr C.W Parkerson New release concerning Dr Richard F Graham appointment to the Federal Registration Board, newspaper clipping General informational requests from outside the park and the NPS Correspondence regarding examination papers of prospective candidates for the Registered Physicians’ List; resignation and death of Dr A.H Tribble Resignation of Dr Charles Garrett and subsequent correspondence, 21 FEB 1967 Subfile A18[01].1963-1975.5: 01/22/63 - 01/25/66 Correspondence and memorandums regarding examination papers of prospective candidates for the Registered Physicians’ List; bath prescription procedures and revisions of such; physicians participation in the indigent bathing program Application and references on Dr L.R Warford, prospective candidate for the Federal Registration Board 3 Resolution from the Federal Registration Board regarding the death of Superintendent Robert Atkinson FILE A18[01].1953-1962: FEDERAL REGISTRATION BOARD (FRB) 22 JANUARY 1953 - 31 DECEMBER 1962 192 ITEMS IN FIVE SUBFILES Subfile A18[01].1953-1962.1: 07/12/62 - 12/31/62 Correspondence regarding bath procedures for both standard conditions and unusual circumstances; PMC problems with incorrect diagnosis and verbal prescriptions from Doctors; advertising for HSNP pertaining to the Arlington Hotel; experimental baths taken by Superintendent H.R Gregg, with reports on procedures Subfile A18[01].1953-1962.2: 28/01/61 - 22/08/62 "Do's and Don'ts" for bathers, 22 AUG 1962 Correspondence regarding an American Society of Hydrology meeting; guidelines for whirlpool tubs in bathhouses and general guidelines; use of sunlamps in the Majestic Hotel; examination papers of prospective candidates for the Registered Physicians’ List; survey of doctors who and those who not prescribe the thermal water; a comprehensive study of the Bathhouses and the Physical Medicine Center (PMC) Literature and correspondence regarding the Diapulse machine Subfile A18[01].1953-1962.3: 31/10/61 - 12/02/62 Article on massage Correspondence regarding prescription practices Paper "Coordination of Hydrotherapy Services and Medical Practice at Hot Spring National Park, Arkansas," read at the annual meeting of the Assoc of American Spas in Hollywood Beach, FL by C.M King, on the behalf of Superintendent H.R Gregg Motion by Dr Eisele placing the Federal Registration Board on record that the use of the thermal water in hotel guestroom tubs without trained supervision is an unsound practice, NOV 1961, with related correspondence Views on BH stock ownership or control by physicians by the members of the Federal Registration Board Subfile A18[01].1953-1962.4: 25/11/59 - 22/08/61 Change to regulation regarding announcements in newspapers/periodicals about return/absence from office for physicians, can not run longer than days Changes in the bathing directions, entitled "Hydrotherapy Treatments" Transmittal of exams from applicants for the Registered Physicians List Correspondence regarding the amount of water to be given and when it should be given to the bather, refers to drinking the water; exhibit explaining what the Federal Registration Board does SEPARATION: Photos of the Federal Registration Board, 02 APR 1961 LOCATION: CURATORIAL, HOSP 6376 A AND B Acceptance of the resignation of Dr George Fletcher by the Federal Registration Board, with letters of appreciation his for 27 years service Subfile A18[01].1953-1962.5: 22/01/53 - 07/11/59 Changes in the bathing direction due to the appointment of special committees appointed by the Garland County Medical Society (GCMS) Transmittal of exams of applicants for the Registered Physicians’ List, with communication of grades to the applicants Amendment to Part I of Rules and Regulations of the NPS, BH Regulations Hot Springs National Park regarding Use and Waste of Water, 13 JUL 1955, with correspondence - 18 JUN 1955 Personnel Action Request, appointment and termination of Col Charles T Young5.Personnel action requests, termination of Col Horace S Villars Registered Physicians List, 20 APR 1955 FILE A18[01].1934-1952: FEDERAL REGISTRATION BOARD (FRB) 05 FEBRUARY 1934 - 19 DECEMBER 1952 220 ITEMS IN SIX SUBFILES Subfile A18[01].1934-1952.1: 22/03/51 - 19/12/52 Correspondence regarding outcome of examinations Transmittal of examination papers Requests and notifications of personnel actions to the Federal Registration Board: appt of Col Young, 16 JAN 1953; appointment of Col Villars, 09 NOV 1950 and termination 30 JUN 1952 Subfile A18[01].1934-1952.2: 19/11/46 - 24/11/50 Correspondence regarding appt of Col Horace S Villars to the Federal Registration Board loyalty investigation, Oath of Office Transmittal of examination papers Correspondence regarding appointment of Col Lehman to the Federal Registration Board, 19 NOV 1946; termination of Col Lehman as of 15 FEB 1950 Memorandum to all BH managers and registered physicians, 25 NOV 1938, sent by Superintendent Libbey regarding how the baths are given Termination correspondence of Col Upshur to the Federal Registration Board, 06 NOV 1946 Subfile A18[01].1934-1952.3: 06/02/42 -14/10/46 Personnel proposal - appointment of Col Asa M Lehman to the Federal Registration Board and Appointment and termination of Col Alfred P Upshur: appointment effective 16 MAR 1946 and termination effective 14 OCT 1946 Creation of another seat to the Federal Registration Board Termination of accepted appointment of Brigadier General Goldthwaite from the Federal Registration Board, 15 MAR 1946 Correspondence related to the death of Dr Ellis Subfile A18[01].1934-1952.4: 15/05/39 - 03/02/42 Notice of Meetings for the Federal Registration Board Correspondence regarding Col Ralph H Goldthwaite's appointment to the Federal Registration Board, 10 JAN 1941, due to the death of Col Daniel W Harmon; Col Daniel W Harmon's appointment to the Federal Registration Board due to the retirement of Col William H Moncrief Termination papers of Col William H Moncrief, effective 28 APR 1939 Transmittal of examination papers Subfile A18[01].1934-1952.5: 20/02/37 - 13/05/39 Correspondence and memorandums regarding acceptance of appt by Col Harmon to the Federal Registration Board; Maurice BH requesting approval of new pool equipment for underwater therapy; case of Mr Brendine and the question of rules to recommending physicians; legal matters, changes in the prescription fee; financial audits; electrical therapy within the bathhouses as to acceptability Registered Physicians List - 11 AUG 1937 Subfile A18[01].1934-1952.6: 03/02/34 - 22/12/36 Correspondence and memorandums regarding the character of Dr Grace Scott Stevens and the practice of Dr Stevens in Hot Springs; BH attendants being lax in their observance of prescription; minutes of meetings, rules and regulations, information requests, holiday wishes Appointment of Lt Col Sheep and Col Moncrief to the Federal Registration Board FILE A18[01].1916-1933: FEDERAL REGISTRATION BOARD (FRB) 18 JANUARY 1916 - SEPTEMBER 1933 208 ITEMS IN FIVE SUBFILES Subfile A18[01].1916-1933.1: 07/07/32 - 06/09/33 Brief history of the Federal Registration Board, 14 MAY 1903 - 06 MAR 1933 Correspondence regarding reorganization of the Federal Registration Board; appointment of Drs Fletcher and Blackshare; termination of Dr G L Collinges Resignation of Dr William H Deaderick, 17 JAN 1932, w/ related correspondence Appointment to the Federal Registration Board of Col James D Fife, effective 11 JAN 11, 1932 Appointment to the Federal Registration Board of Lt Col William Denton, effective 29 JUL 1932 Subfile A18[01].1916-1933.2: 29/09/27 - 02/07/32 Copy of Congressional Record, Friday, 19 APR 1932 - Speech given by Senator Royal S Copeland, of NY, entitled The Centenary of American Radioactive Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas Appointment of Col Shook to the Federal Registration Board, effective 27 OCT 1931 Rules and regulations of Hot Springs National Park, 21 April 1931 Correspondence regarding possible reorganization of the Federal Registration Board; appointment of Col Lyster to the Federal Registration Board, effective 12 MAY 1930; Drs Fletcher and McLane's exemption from the annual payment of registration fee of $60.00 Copy of correspondence to the Director from the Federal Registration Board regarding Col John R Fordyce's desire to install additional pool in his bathhouse, 24 SEPT 1930 Subfile A18[01].1916-1933.3: 14/03/25 - 06/09/27 Correspondence regarding FRB meeting, 06 SEPT 1927; amendments and clarifications of regulations; the case of Dr J A Christian, allegedly is not allowed to prescribe the waters by the Federal Registration Board; the standing of MO Medical Schools; the appointment of Col Patterson to the Federal Registration Board Registered Physicians List, 11 JUL 1925 Request to local doctors by the Federal Registration Board for exam questions to the Registered Physicians’ List Examinations Subfile A18[01].1916-1933.4: 23/07/18 - 14/03/25 Correspondence regarding examination questions due by physicians and the problem of giving information out about the doctors on the Registered Physicians’ List; Dr Tribble's leave of absence from the Federal Registration Board due to his acceptance of commission as Capt of the Medical Department in the Army, 31 OCT 1918 Amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Registration Board Additions to the Registered Physicians List Subfile A18[01].1916-1933.5: 18/01/16 - 23/07/18 Additions to the Registered Physicians List Correspondence regarding drumming in HSNP, 18 JAN 1918, restoration of ex-drumming doctors to the Registered Physicians’ List, 19 JAN 1918; Board members and activities; information requests of prospective candidates for the Registered Physicians’ List Correspondence from Stephen Mather to Dr Parks designating Drs Ellis, Tribble and Deaderick as a board to pass upon the qualifications of other physicians FILE A18[01].1911-1915: FEDERAL REGISTRATION BOARD (FRB) 22 MAY 1911 - 30 SEPTEMBER 1915 137 ITEMS IN FOUR SUBFILES Subfile A18[01].1911-1915.1: 08/08/13 - 30/09/15 Correspondence regarding examination for physicians in order to prescribe the baths; eligibility for registration; resignation of FRB all members, OCT 1914; reorganization of the Federal Registration Board Subfile A18[01].1911-1915.2: 20/09/12 - 13/08/13 Federal Registration Board meeting notices, rules and amendments to the rules Correspondence regarding election of officers; examination for application for registration Subfile A18[01].1911-1915.3: 28/08/11 - 19/09/12 Correspondence regarding rule amendments; electric and homeopathy medical schools recognized by the Federal Registration Board; suppression of drumming by the AR Medical Board; exam dates and approval of changes Subfile A18[01].1911-1915.4: 22/05/11 - 26/08/11 Correspondence regarding amendments to the rules; prosecution of physicians guilty of drumming; information and applications of prospective candidates for registration on the Registered Physicians’ List and examination dates; election and approval of officers FILE A18[01].1903-1910: FEDERAL REGISTRATION BOARD (FRB) 27 MARCH 1903 - 23 MAY 1911 133 ITEMS IN FOUR SUBFILES Subfile A18[01].1903-1910.1: 25/01/11 - 26/05/11 Applications for the Registered Physicians List Correspondence between the Department of the Interior, the Federal Registration Board and the Superintendent of the Reservation regarding changes in the applications for registration Amendments to the rules Copy of the rules and regulations for the bathhouses receiving the hot water, 29 DEC 1909 Subfile A18[01].1903-1910.2: 15/07/10 - 24/01/11 Changes and amendments to the rules and regulations of the Federal Registration Board Correspondence between Secretary of the Interior, the Federal Registration Board, and the Superintendent of the Reservation regarding the case of Abner H Cook Correspondence between the Secretary of the Interior and the Federal Registration Board regarding terms ending and appointments for the Board Subfile A18[01].1903-1910.3: 10/07/09 - 29/06/10 Rules adopted by the Federal Registration Board, 11 JUN 1910 List of approved/accepted Medical Colleges outside Illinois Additions to the Registered Physicians List Appointment of Dr Charles Drake to the Federal Registration Board Reorganization of the Federal Registration Board, APR 1910 Changes/amendments to the organization of the Federal Registration Board and the rule of the Board Subfile A18[01].1903-1910.4: 27/03/03 - 08/07/09 Resignation of Mr Charles D Greaves from the Federal Registration Board Correspondence between the Secretary of the Interior and the Superintendent of the Reservation regarding: doctors who have left the city and/or state, have been removed from the Registered Physicians’ List and then return to Hot Springs and request restoration of their name to the Registered Physicians List, resignation and appointments to the Federal Registration Board and the investigations of the character of applicants for the Registered Physicians’ List Resignation of Dr W.H Barry and the appointment of Dr J.W McClendon from/to the Federal Registration Board Additions to the Registered Physicians List SUB-SUBSERIES 3.2 A18[02] EXAMINING BOARD FOR TECHNICIANS FILE A18[02].1944-1977: EXAMINING BOARD FOR TECHNICIANS 12 FEBRUARY 1944 - 22 NOVEMBER 1977 222 ITEMS IN SIX SUBFILES Subfile A18[02].1944-1977.1: 23/07/75 - 22/11/77 Advisory committees Personnel actions for terminations from the Examining Board for Technicians Appointment affidavits, declaration of appointee Subfile A18[02].1944-1977.2: 06/03/75 - 23/07/75 Notifications of personnel actions, terminations Applications for Federal Employment Correspondence regarding the death of Fred Farmere, 07 JUN 1976 Subfile A18[02].1944-1977.3: 08/10/72 - 01/01/76 Report on the Advisory committee at Hot Springs National Park Correspondence regarding renewal of NPS Advisory committees; training of technicians; BH Assoc to the Superintendent regarding amending the regulations governing the bathhouses Meeting announcements and minutes of those meetings; correspondence regarding employees and students in bathhouses as masseurs w/o proper supervision or education Subfile A18[02].1944-1977.4: 23/09/68 - 02/11/76 Advisory Board membership list for 1975 and reports Correspondence between the Superintendent and Fred Farmere regarding examination papers of candidates for the Libbey PMC for aids and technicians Meeting announcements and minutes from the meetings Appointment papers Subfile A18[02].1944-1977.5: 30/04/62 - 20/09/68 Technicians examination correspondence Notice of meetings and studies available Correspondence regarding minutes of the Examining Board for Technicians Appointments to the Examining Board for Technicians Subfile A18[02].1944-1977.6: 12/02/44 - 06/04/62 Act approved 16 FEB 1953 regarding the practice of Physical Therapy Requirements for Technicians Correspondence regarding the Asst Superintendent inspection of three spa establishment in Hollywood Beach, Florida Transmittal of examination papers SUB-SUBSERIES 3.3: A18[03] REGISTERED PHYSICIANS FILE A18[03].1933-1956: REGISTERED PHYSICIANS 07 FEBRUARY 1933 - JANUARY 1956 238 ITEMS IN SIX SUBFILES Subfile A18[03].1933-1956.1: 25/01/46 - 04/01/56 Memorandums and regulations governing bathhouse operations, 04 JAN 1956 Correspondence regarding qualifications for the Registered Physicians’ List; employment, exam papers and dates Registered Physicians List: 05 OCT 1942; 08 AUG 1947; 15 DEC 1950; 01 MAY 1952 Subfile A18[03].1933-1956.2: 17/04/41 - 25/01/46 Correspondence regarding Medical Officers at the Army-Navy Hospital; applications for registration, Physicians fees, examination papers, and amendments to the regulations; the registration of Dr Earl Parsons, Jr Arthritis Report from Dr Fred G Leighty, Registered Chiropodist Subfile A18[03].1933-1956.3: 24/01/39 - 16/04/41 Correspondence regarding appointments to and restoration of physicians to the Registered Physicians’ List; general request of the physicians as to how they are listed on the List; examination papers Registered Physicians List: FEB-AUG 1939 Memorandums regarding Underwater Therapy: - Cooperation between BH and physician, Visitor Bulletin, Memo #99, 30 AUG 1939 - Underwater Therapy, 30 MAR 1939 Subfile A18[03].1933-1956.4: 29/11/38 - 13/02/39 Correspondence from Superintendent Patraw to Registered Physicians regarding how the physicians wish to listed and the different views as to how they should be listed Registered Physicians List, 13 MAY 1938 Memorandum pertaining to an investigation of the "Keeley Institute", from Asst Superintendent G.C Bolten, 06 JAN 1939 10 (T.J Allen, Chester, Moody, Wallace, and Thomas) Correspondence between HOSP concerning thermal water/radioactivity Includes a copy of the Congressional Record of the seventy-second Congress’s, First Session Washington, Friday, April 29, 1932 speech by Senator Royal S Copeland Copies are split between subfile C3823.1929-1933.2 and C3823.1929-1933.3 (T.J Allen and R.S Copeland Senator United States Senate) Subfile C3823.1929-1933.3: 28/04/32 – 01/12/31 Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, DOI Washington, D.C., the Hale and the Alhambra bathhouses concerning bathhouse employee/disciplinary action, bathhouse policy and procedure advertising, bathhouse/closing and holidays, and “application and certification of baths “ amended wording (O Wilson, E.H Bancroft, T.J Allen, and A.E Demaray) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, DOI Washington, D.C., and the Superior, Lamar, Quapaw, Ozark and Maurice Bathhouses concerning bathhouse/environmental protection and fuel oil burning, bathhouse/sanitation and bathing regulations, and bathhouse employee/training, instruction and regulations in physiotherapy pools Bathhouse/financial includes in short form comparative earnings schedule of investment capital, net profit, and rate of return on investment Bathhouse/business leases and contracts includes listing of bathhouses, number of tubs, and lease expiration dates, and bathhouse/consolidation (W.A Blossom, G.C Bolton, T.J Allen, A.E Demaray, and H.M Albright) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/consolidation Includes “Bathhouse Consolidation Plan No 1” which provides in-depth outline of consolidation proposal made by DOI (J.F Manier, A.H Buckstaff, G.E Hogaboom, E.L Howlett, T.J Allen, A.E Demaray, and H.M Albright) Correspondence between HOSP concerning thermal water/consumption and water meter readings (31/01/32) Includes schedule of bathhouse meter readings (06/11/31 through 31/01/32), usage in gallons, numbers baths given, and gallon usage per bath (T.J Allen and A.E Demaray) Report between HOSP and Public Health Service (PHS) Hot Springs, AR Office Of Medical Officer In Charge Venereal Disease Clinic concerning thermal water/analysis and the identification of the “No of colonies per standard agar plate”, “Fermentation per cent [sic]”, and “Bac Coli” Includes the Lamar, Hale, Maurice, Quapaw, Ozark, Fordyce, Buckstaff, Superior Bathhouses and the Government Bathhouse and Maurice pool (C.E Oates) Subfile C3823.1929-1933.4: 17/10/31 – 16/06/30 Correspondence between HOSP, DOI, and the Lamar, Buckstaff, and Quapaw Bathhouses concerning the request for bathhouse/power plant and approval for a central heating and power plant at HOSP Includes original proposal by J.R Fordyce (G.E Hogaboom, J.F Manier, E.L Howlett, J.R Fordyce, G.L Collins, and A.E Demaray) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, HSBHA, and DOI concerning bathhouse therapy/high colonic irrigation, and personal correspondence between J.R Fordyce and H.M Albright Thermal water/meters and consumption includes schedule of readings, usage by gallons, number of baths given, gallon usage per bath, and meter numbers for the for the following bathhouses The Alhambra, 145 Pythian, Ozark, Buckstaff, Woodman of Union, Moody, Kingsway, Rockafellow, Majestic, Arlington, Hale, Superior, Maurice, Fordyce, Quapaw, Lamar, and Imperial Bathhouses, Ozark Sanatorium, the Government Free Bathhouse, St Joseph’s Infirmary, and Levi Hospital (J.R Fordyce, G.L Collins, and H.M Albright) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, HSBA, and DOI Washington, D.C concerning thermal water/exhibit springs in bathhouses and the “pending establishment of an exhibit spring”, use of open springs in bathhouses, bathhouse water rates and installation of meters Includes original proposal offered by W.F Lake of the Superior Bathhouse (W.F Lake, C.L Gable, G.C Bolton, G.L Collins, and A.B Cammerer) Memorandum of Conference between HOSP and HSBHA concerning bathhouse/bathing fees and increases, thermal water/rates and meters, variance in fees between bathhouses both here and abroad Includes listing of bathhouses that were felt to be in direct competition with HOSP (C.L Gable) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/financial year-end reports and a request for copies by J.R Fordyce for use in bathhouse consolidation proposal (J.R Fordyce, H Devalin, and A.B Cammerer) Correspondence between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse facilities/equipment and rental fees Includes a list of tubs, showers, sitz baths, vapor cabinets, drinking fountains, pack sinks, hydrotherapy spinal douche and showers, douches, and lavatories by bathhouse Which includes the Alhambra, Arlington, Buckstaff, Eastman, Fordyce, Hale, Imperial, Lamar, Majestic, Maurice, Moody, Ozark, Ozark Sanatorium [sic], Pythian, Quapaw, Rockafellow, Superior, St Joseph’s, and Woodman of Union (H DeValin Sr surgeon, U.S Public Health Service) Correspondence between HOSP, HSBHA, DOI Washington, D.C concerning the approval of reduced rates for the Fordyce Bathhouse and subsequent protest from HSBHA (G.A Hogaboom, S.J Erickson, G.A Callahan, J.F Manier, F.N Nix, M.T Relyea, H.H Bell, O.M Wilson, H de Valin, and A.B Cammerer) Subfile C3823.1929-1933.5: 10/06/30 – 23/01/29 Correspondence between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bath treatments/regulation and instruction for vapor baths Includes resolution passed by the Garland County – Hot Springs Medical Society to “go on record as not being in accord with the views of…Dr H Devalin” regarding vapor baths Bathhouse/business and grievances, bathhouse/consolidation, new bathhouse facility, wheel-chair accessibility in bathhouses, and a request for the Fordyce to build a sun deck on the roof of the Fordyce (J.R Fordyce, G.A Hebert, and H.M Albright) Correspondence between DOI Washington, D.C and the committee representing the Hot Springs Bathhouses (HSBHA) concerning bathhouse/management and supervision of the bathhouses under the “present system of local management…by a representative of the PHS” Includes outline of various issues faced by the bathhouses under supervision of the PHS (E.L Howlett, M.T Relyea, J.F Manier, G.E Hogaboom, and H.M Albright) Correspondence between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/bathing and rates for the Fordyce Bathhouse (H De Valin, A.E Demaray, and H.M Albright) 146 Correspondence between HOSP, Bathhouse Managers Association (BHMA), and DOI Washington, D.C regarding bathhouse/tourism and the committee of operators of public utilities in the national parks distributing pictures, films, and slides of HOSP (H.H Hays, G.E Hogaboom, H de Valin, and H.M Albright) Correspondence between HOSP, J.R Fordyce, and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/consolidation Includes original proposal, “PHYSICAL” REASONS FOR THE COMBINATION OF THE BATH HOUSES [sic] ON BATH HOUSE ROW [sic] (F.A Stearns, C.L Gable, H de Valin, and A.B Cammerer) FILE C3823.1918-1928: CONCESSIONS ADMINISTRATION/BATHHOUSES-GENERAL FEBUARY 1918 - 22 MARCH 1922 101 ITEMS IN THREE SUBFILES Subfile C3823.1918-1928.1: 29/12/27 – 22/04/22 Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, Hot Springs bathhouses, and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/civic organization Business and Professional Women’s Club of Hot Springs, drumming/ C.W Shepherd and Quiet Hotel, bathhouse/closing and hours, bathhouse/tourism and golf tournament associated with Golfers Magazine, bathhouses/advertising and objectionable signage Includes list of bathhouse managers for the Imperial, Lamar, Buckstaff, Ozark, Quapaw, Fordyce, Maurice, Hale, and Superior Bathhouses with original signatures (G.E Hogaboom, J Bolton M.D., and A.B Cammerer) Correspondence and memorandum between the Arlington, Maurice, Hale, Fordyce, Quapaw, Buckstaff, and Lamar, HOSP, and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/construction requesting “plats and descriptions of leased land” on the park (1924) Includes plat descriptions in longitude, latitude, degrees, minutes, feet, and inches, and original hand drawn plat maps of the Hale and Lamar Bathhouses (W.G Maurice, T.P Shelby, G.A Callahan, G.E Hogaboom, J Bolton M.D., and DOI Washington, D.C.) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, bathhouse operators, and DOI Washington D.C., concerning bathhouse/leases and contracts and “what might be termed a “back to the contract” movement in current DOI administration Includes sample blue print, together with the description of land in Yellowstone National Park (J Bolton and A.B Cammerer) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, HSBHA, DOI, and bathhouse patrons concerning bathhouse/closing and Sundays, employee/labor relations and annual leaves, bathhouse/patrons and child bathing, and employee/training and instruction costs, bathhouse/stock ownership, (Miss O.D Eddy, J.M Smith, C.H Waring, P.P Patraw Chief Clerk, A.E Demaray) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and HSBHA concerning HOSP request for bathhouse/financial receipts and expenses for bathhouses Includes schedules of receipts and expenses for the Eastman, Fordyce, Maurice, Quapaw, Buckstaff, Majestic, New Moody, Superior, Rector, Ozark Sanatorium [sic] and Bathhouse, Alhambra, and New Rector Bathhouses (W.E Chester, J.F Manier, G.H Callahan, H.A Jones, F.M Moody, H.H Bell, C.W Rockafellow, and T.P Shelby) Subfile C3823.1918-1928.2: 22/04/22 – 07/02/19 Correspondence between HOPS, bathhouse managers, and DOI Washington D.C., concerning bathhouse/regulations and rules pertaining to tickets and child bathing, 147 bathhouse/helpers, attendants, masseurs fees and tips, bathhouse/financial and stockholders Includes correspondence regarding doctors and conflicts of interest with bathhouse stock Bathhouse/closing and Sundays Includes patron complaint on postcard with Jefferson 2-cent postmark Bathhouse/business and daily reports, bathhouse/sanitation and inspections, and bathhouse/maintenance and regulations governing ventilation (bath managers, W.M Sodemann, C.H Waring, and A.B Cammerer) Employee/personnel list Includes list of all employees by bathhouse, position, and years of service Bathhouses included are the Arlington, Alhambra, Buckstaff, Hale, Imperial, Lamar, Majestic, Maurice, Moody, Ozark, Ozark Sanitorium [sic], Pythian, Rector, Rockafellow, and Superior Bathhouses Correspondence between HOSP, City of Hot Springs, and DOI Washington D.C., concerning bathhouse/city ordinances and occupation tax Includes original signed document of Solicitor General C.D Mahaffie opinion (G.R Belding, H.R Wheeler, Dr W.P Parks Superintendent, HOSP., A.B Cammerer Acting Director, DOI., S.T Mather Director, NPS., C.D Mahaffie Solicitor General, DOI.,) Survey of bathhouses regarding mercury rubs, hot packs, laundry, manicuring and hair care Additional surveys are contained in Subfile C3823.1918-1928.3 (Alhambra, Arlington, Buckstaff, Eastman, Fordyce, Hale, Imperial, Lamar, Levi Hospital, Magnesia, Majestic, New Moody, Ozark, Ozark Sanitorium, Pythian, rector, Rockafellow, Superior Bathhouses, and St Joseph’s Infirmary) Subfile C3823.1918-1928.3: 07/02/19 – 01/02/18 Correspondence between HOSP and “Business Men’s” [sic] League concerning bathhouse/health regarding the influenza “situation” in Hot Springs and showers Specifically, the “physicological” [sic] value of the (Dr W.P Park and Dr L.R Ellis) Correspondence between HOSP, Bathhouse employees, and bathhouse managers concerning bathhouse employee/compensation and wage and increase Includes letter of appreciation to W.P Parks form the “Bath Attendants Association” (BAA) president, secretary, and executive committee (A.J McCohnell President, BAA, J Rogers Secretary, BAA, L.F Amos, M Rollins, T.M Porter, J Caldwell, Executive Committee members, and T Shelton Chairman, BAA) Correspondence between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/construction and remodeling (Dr W.P Parks and S.T Mather Director, NPS) Correspondence between HOSP and bathhouse managers regarding bathhouse/business and bathhouse managers committee resolution to organize as the Hot Springs Bathhouse Association (HSBHA) Includes original list of charter members (W.G Maurice and Dr W.P Parks) FILE C3823.1912-1917: CONCESSIONS ADMINISTRATION/BATHHOUSES-GENERAL FEBUARY 1912 - NOVEMBER 1913 125 ITEMS IN THREE SUBFILES Subfile C3823.1912-1917.1: 27/09/17 – 11/06/13 Memorandum and correspondence between HOSP, bathhouse managers, and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/business and monthly statement, or number of baths given, thermal baths/treatment course and fees, bathhouse/business procedure and forms Includes original copy of DOI form1-512 148 Applications for thermal water/rate reduction for the Moody, Ozark, and horse Shoe Bathhouses, and bathhouse/business and meetings (Dr W.P Parks Superintendent, C.R Trowbridge, and S.T Mather Director, NPS, A.C Miller Assistant Secretary DOI Washington, D.C.) Memorandum and correspondence between HOSP and bathhouse managers regarding the Registered Board of Physicians/new members and outgoing members Includes correspondence concerning Registered Board of Physicians/disciplinary action and drumming (B.F Bayley Acting Superintendent and H.H Myers Superintendent) Memorandum and correspondence between HOSP, DOI Washington, D.C., United States Senate, National Bank of Commerce St Louis, Mo., and A.S Garnett concerning bathhouse/new construction and architects Includes a list of architects that active in construction during the period of 1912 through1915 (J.G Lonsdale, A.S Garnett, J.A O’Gorman, United States senate, Dr W.P Parks, and S.T Mather DOI) Correspondence between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/additions and remodeling Includes correspondence regarding the placement of “offices or writing rooms…and stamp vending machines” within bathhouses (C.R Trowbridge and B Sweeney Assistant Secretary DOI Washington, D.C.) Memorandum and correspondence between HOSP, bathhouse managers, DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/rates and fees for children Includes memo of the bathhouse managers meeting 20/09/1913 and poll on vote regarding the issue of bathhouse/rates and fees for children Additional attachments include typed and hand written correspondence from the Arlington, Rector, Rockafellow, Horse Shoe, Alhambra, Buckstaff, Hot Springs, Lamar, Palace, Ozark, Hale, Magnesia, Imperial, Maurice, Majestic, and Great Northern Bathhouses regarding bathhouse/rates and fees for children (bathhouse managers, C.R Trowbridge, and L.C Laylin Assistant Secretary DOI Washington, D.C.) Memorandum and correspondence between HOSP, the Care Dupont Coal Mining Company, and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/leases and signing bonuses Includes opinion of the Assistant Attorney General for the Interior Department D-19940 Citing existing laws governing policy regarding the acceptance of bonuses paid upon the execution of leases (W.T Pyne Care Dupont Mining Company Central City, KY, C.R Trowbridge, H.H Myers Superintendent, A.C Miller Assistant Secretary of DOI Washington, D.C., C.W Cobb Asst Attorney General) Bathhouse/rules and regulations Includes official copy for the Medical Director amended to date circa 1910 Memorandum and correspondence between HOSP and DOI concerning thermal water/rates and fees collection Includes correspondence concerning fee collection for bathhouses burned out in the 05/12/1913 fire, and fee collection for S Cooper’s horse pool (S Saylin Assistant Secretary DOI Washington, D.C and C.R Trowbridge) Subfile C3823.1912-1917.2: 26/04/13 – 04/09/12 Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, bathhouse managers, and DOI Washington, D.C regarding, Bath-House Rules And Regulations 29/12/09 bathhouse/bathing rules 8,10, and 11 concerning the issuance of bath tickets to 149 persons not being treated by, or under the supervision of a physician Includes indepth analysis and review of rules 5, 8, 10, and 11 and their application to the issuance of bath tickets to bathers not being treated by, or under the supervision of a physician (H.H Myers Superintendent, Major H.M Hallock Medical Director, C.S Ucker Assistant secretary, DOI Washington, D.C., S Saylin Assistant Secretary, DOI Washington, D.C.,) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, bathhouse managers, and DOI Washington, D.C regarding bathhouse employee/training and instruction Class schedule of days, dates, and times Bathhouse employee/training and instruction Written examinations and waivers Includes list of eligible employees, years of service, and age Bathhouse/drumming, bathhouse/closing Sundays and hours of operation Correspondence with bathhouse managers regarding bathhouse closing Bathhouse/closing Sundays and hours of operation Correspondence with bathhouse owners regarding bathhouse closing Bathhouse/closing Sundays and hours of operation Correspondence with bathhouse Attendants Association, bathhouse/attendant licensing and evaluation Includes list of attendants (L.F Amos, N.G Glover, E.H Bancroft, G.E Hogaboom, H.H Bell, J F Manier, O Corrington, E.S weaver, J.W Martin, R Joyce, J.T Adelman, H.F Rector, G.M Smith, and H.M Hallock Medical Director) Confidential employee personnel action/health and vaccination records for small pox Includes names of employees (Memorandum to all bathhouse managers and H.M Hallock Medical Director) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and local physicians regarding bathhouse/treatments and bath attendants following doctors instructions Includes list of new physicians qualified to prescribe baths Additional correspondence concerning recommendation of the Federal Registration Board of Physicians to amend rule 12 of 29/12/09 Bath-House Rules And Regulations authorizing the board to suspend the right of physician to prescribe baths as the result of bathhouse/drumming (Dr L.R Green, Dr J.A Robertson, H.M Hallock Medical Director, and B.F Bayley) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C., regarding bathhouse/leases and new applications from the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, and T.P Farmer Includes list of bathhouse on and off the reservation by name, lessee, when constructed, number of tubs, date of lease, when lease expires, and status 13/01/18 (H.H Myers Superintendent and C.S Ucker) Subfile C3823.1912-1917.3: 03/09/12 – 01/02/12 Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, bathhouse managers, and DOI Washington D.C concerning bathhouse/closing Sundays and hours of operation Correspondence with bathhouse managers and attendants Includes list of bathhouse managers for 25 bathhouses Bathhouse/bathing and equipment thermometers and clocks, bathhouse/Rules And Regulation rule 15 amended, bathhouse/rates and fees increase, bathhouse/sanitation and laundry (memorandum to bathhouse managers, H.H Myers Superintendent, H.M Hallock Medical Director, C.A Thompson Assistant Secretary, DOI Washington D.C., and C.S Ucker Assistant Secretary, DOI Washington, D.C.) Confidential employee personnel action/disciplinary suspension and discharge Includes infraction and examination “ratings” for subsequent personnel action and name of employees (Bathhouse managers, H.H Myers 150 Superintendent, H.M Hallock Medical Director) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, bathhouse managers, and DOI Washington D.C concerning bathhouse/business and quarterly statements, bathhouse/bathing and complimentary baths, bathhouse/patrons and bathing Rules and regulation regarding the use sheets and towels for bathing, employee/training and instruction Class schedule of days, dates, and times Employee/uniform guideline codes and attendant name badges Bathhouse/sanitation Report of trash and rubbish along bathhouse row and guidelines for sanitation maintenance outside bathhouses (H.M Hallock Medical Director, H.H Myers Superintendent, and C.S Ucker Chief Clerk and Chief Executive Officer) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, bathhouse managers, Warren Webster and Co., and the Individual Drinking Cup Company Concerning bathhouse/new construction and reconstruction heat and ventilation, bathhouse/business and vending cup dispensers and cups, and bathhouse/bathing and supervision regarding placement of trained nurse to inspect and supervise bathing directions and instructions (M Miller Warren Webster and Co., C.D Jarvis Individual Drinking Cup Company, H.M Hallock Medical Director, and H.H Myers Superintendent) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, bathhouse managers, and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/leases and improvements, bathhouse/laundry service and “conducting laundry work in or about the bathhouses”, employee/bathhouse attendants Guidelines for displaying credential to the public Confidential employee personnel action/employment and discharge Includes individual examination “ratings”, subsequent personnel action, and names of employees (H.M Hallock Medical Director, H.H Myers Superintendent, and C.A Thompson Assistant Secretary, DOI Washington D.C.) FILE C3823.1901-1911: CONCESSIONS ADMINISTRATION/BATHHOUSES-GENERAL 23 DECEMBER 1901 - MAY 1911 159 ITEMS IN FOUR SUBFILES Subfile C3823.1901-1911.1: 18/12/11 – 02/05/11 Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, bathhouse managers, and DOI Washington D.C concerning bathhouse/Rules And Regulations rule bathing and complimentary bath tickets Charitable organizations included in correspondence are B’nai B’rith and Rocky Mountain Men’s Association, and bathhouse/business and reports of paid and complimentary baths given at the Park Hotel Bathhouse/bathing and electrical treatments Includes an excerpt of letter from DOI outlining the nature, guidelines, and supervision of bathing and electrical treatments Bathhouse/staffing and appointments Includes directive for the number and ethic of bathhouse attendants Bathhouse/attendant fees, rates, and signage Includes guidelines for establishing fees and rates and advertising (signage) (H.M Hallock Medical Director, H.H Myers Superintendent, C.S Ucker Chief Clerk and Chief Executive Officer, and memorandum to all bathhouse managers) Confidential employee personnel action/suspension and discharge Includes infraction and examination “rating” for subsequent personnel action, and names of employees (B.F Bayley Acting Superintendent, H.M Hallock Medical 151 Director, and memorandum to all bathhouse managers) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, bathhouse managers, and DOI Washington D.C concerning bathhouse/bathing permits, bathhouse/media and press releases, bathhouse/laundry rules and guidelines for cleaning and sterilization of towels, robes, bath mittens, sheets, liens, curtains, and employee uniforms (H.M Hallock Medical Director, H.H Myers superintendent, C.S Ucker Chief Clerk and Chief Executive Officer, and memorandum to all bathhouse managers) Memorandum and “ORDER” FOR HOSP from DOI Washington D.C abolishing “individual laundry and sterilization plants” in bathhouses, prohibiting laundering in bathhouses, and instructing the superintendent to secure contract laundry services in the private sector (H.H Myers Superintendent, C.A Thompson, and memorandum to H.M Hallock Medical director) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and bathhouse attendants Includes complete “RULES FOR BATHHOUSE ATTENDANTS” (H.M Hallock Medical director and H.H Myers Superintendent) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, bathhouse managers, and DOI Washington D.C concerning bathhouse/administration and jurisdiction authorizing medical director to "issue certain directions” to bathhouse managers Bathhouse/health and sanitation rules and regulations prohibiting the use of “common drinking cups, hair brushes, and combs in the bathhouses” Includes original order issued by the Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior (H.M Hallock Medical director, H.H Myers Superintendent, and C.A Thompson Assistant Secretary DOI) Correspondence and memorandum between Imperial Steel Cabinet Co., Hamp Williams Hardware Co., Max Wocher and Son Co., HOSP, and DOI Washington D.C regarding bathhouse/fixtures and furnishing aluminum soap cases Includes description, cost, and terms Additional correspondence regarding porcelain enameled cast iron couches Includes description, cost, and terms (W.T Callaghan Imperial Steel Cabinet Co., S.J Cochran Hamp Williams Hardware Co., H.M Hallock Medical Director, H.H Myers Superintendent) Correspondence between HOSP and DOI Washington D.C concerning thermal water/cooling and collection system Includes four-part summary of present system and recommendations to correct (H.M Hallock and Secretary of the Interior) Correspondence Includes bathhouse/financial statement during the third quarter of fiscal year ending 1911 for the following bathhouses; Alhambra, Arlington, Crystal, Great Northern, Hale, Horse Shoe, Hot Springs, Imperial, Lamar, Magnesia, Majestic, Maurice, Moody, Ozark, Ozark Sanitorium, Palace, Park (upper and lower floors), Rockafellow, Rector, and St Joseph’s Infirmary 10 Correspondence between HOSP and DOI Washington D.C regarding bathhouse/theft and security Includes descriptions of recent thefts and patron complaints, recommendations, and progress report on new construction of the Imperial and Maurice Bathhouses (H.H Myers Superintendent and C.S Ucker Chief Clerk Department of the Interior) Subfile C3823.1901-1911.2: 24/04/11 – 17/11/10 Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/complimentary bath, bathhouse/signage fees and rates, bathhouse/new construction Includes correspondence regarding lines and grade of 152 the reservation in connection with the Rammelsberg and Maurice Bathhouses property lines (H.M Hallock Medical Director, H.H Myers Superintendent, and C.A Thompson Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, Frank S Betz Co., Max Wocher and Son Co., D.C concerning bathhouse/furnishing and equipment Includes correspondence regarding steel couches, operating tables (WC/20 Wocher-Baldwin automatic operating table), post mortem tables, and the new “Schmidt Douche Table” used in colonic irrigation Includes the descriptions, costs, and bathhouses that ordered them (F.S Betz President, Frank S Betz Company, Max Wocher President, Max Wocher and Son Company, and H.M Hallock Medical Director, and H.H Myers Superintendent) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, Lederer Importing Co., Burnitol Manufacturing, Robert Gair Co., Mosteller Manufacturing Co., and DOI Washington, concerning bathhouse/vendors and services Cuspidors, drinking cups, and penny in the slot vending machine Bathhouse/business and vending Includes correspondence regarding existing regulations on the sale of merchandise in the bathhouses (W.E Tuner Robert Gair Company, H.M Hallock Medical Director, and H.H Myers Superintendent) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington D.C concerning bathhouse/DOI and departmental visits (C.S Ucker), thermal water/pumping and distribution system at bathhouses Rules and regulations for the maintenance and operation of (All bathhouse managers, H.M Hallock Medical Director, and H.H Myers Superintendent) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, Burnitol Manufacturing, and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/bathing and children Includes correspondence regarding fees, rates, rules and regulations Bathhouse/bathing and women Includes correspondence regarding fees and rates for washing hair (all bathhouse managers, H.M Hallock Medical Director, and H.H Myers Superintendent) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, Robert Gair company, and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/policy and regulation directives Includes correspondence regarding douches, house keeping and maintenance, and medical examination for employees Bathhouse/business and 21 bath course Includes correspondence regarding the elimination of the “21st” bath as a complimentary bath Bathhouse/medical and Board of Registered Physicians Includes correspondence regarding amendment to rule 11 Bathhouse/medical and physicians prescriptions Policy and procedure on record keeping Bathhouse/business and Bathhouse Association Includes hand written correspondence from W.G Maurice regarding the formation of an “association” of bathhouse managers and owners Employee/labor relations (All bathhouse managers, H.M Hallock Medical Director, and H.H Myers Superintendent) Subfile C3823.1901-1911.3: 11/11/10 – 05/10/08 Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, Rabbi A.B Rhine, and DOI concerning bathhouse/business and complimentary baths Includes correspondence regarding policy on the issuance of complimentary baths tickets, redemption value and accounting of complimentary bath tickets, and charitable organizations and complimentary baths Includes personal correspondence from the International Order of B’nai B’rith (C.H Jacobson, A.B Rhine Rabbi, H.H Myers Superintendent, 153 R.A Ballinger Secretary of the Interior) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington D.C concerning bathhouse/ baths and readjustment of rates and fees Includes excerpts of rule as approved 01/02/08 Additional correspondence includes excerpts from General Order 10/09/97 amended 15/10/97 (W.S Smith Superintendent, F Pierce First Assistant Secretary DOI Washington, D.C., and J.E Wilson Assistant Secretary DOI Washington, D.C.) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington D.C., concerning bathhouse/leases Includes correspondence regarding policy and procedure for the application process, bathhouse/leases and improvements, bathhouse/leases and length and length of lease Additional correspondence includes lists of bathhouse leases that are due to expire, bathhouses that have refused to renew based on provisions contained in the leases, and letters of denial of application for leases (E.H Johnson, G.H Mann, W.T Amos, J Longinotti, W.S Kenworthy, H.M Hallock, Medical Director, W.S Smith Superintendent, F Pierce First Assistant Secretary DOI Washington, D.C., R.A Ballinger Secretary DOI Washington, D.C., and J R Garfield Secretary DOI Washington, D.C.) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning thermal water/reservoir collection system Includes correspondence regarding the measurement of water flow for the “Impounding reservoir”, the “Big Iron reservoir, and record of measurement in feet made twice daily from 23/02/09 through 02/03/09 of the Impound reservoir Also included is a list of thermal water/bathhouses and hotels being supplied water in the section of the city south of the reservation (W.S Smith Superintendent and Secretary of the Interior) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, U.S Geological Survey Department of Engineering, the Superior “Bath House” [sic], the Rammelsberg “Bath House” [sic], Hot Springs “Bath House” [sic], the Place “Bath House” [sic], and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/DOI inspections policy and procedure and bathhouse/patrons and complaints Bathhouse/bath tickets and bartering Includes correspondence regarding the exchange of bath tickets in payment for advertising in the “Thomas Cat” – a weekly local publication, connected with the Superior, Rammelsberg, Hot Springs, and Place “Bath Houses” [sic] (J.F Schmell, S.S Wilson Superior Bathhouse, G.E Hogaboom Rammelsberg Bathhouse, G.M Smith Hot Springs Bathhouse, J.F Manier Palace Bathhouse, W.S Smith Superintendent, H.H Myers Superintendent, and R.A Ballinger) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/tubbage rates and property rent Includes a list of 23 bathhouse and hotels effected by tubbage rate increases, lease execution and expiration dates, and effective dates for rate increase Additional reference to congressional jurisdiction over rate increases effective bathhouse as an Act of Congress 03/0391 (W.S Smith Superintendent and F Pierce First Assistant Secretary DOI Washington, D.C.) Subfile C3823.1901-1911.4: 18/08/08 – 23/12/01 Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning bathhouse/leases and monopolies of bathhouse interests by stockholders and managing directors of the Garland Hotel, Arlington Hotel, and the Eastman Hotel Bathhouse/leases and application for new leases (J.A Johnson, A.W Thomason, J.P Hickey, M.A Eisele Superintendent, Acting Secretary of the 154 Department of the Interior, Unknown, and Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Unknown) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington, D.C concerning Bathhouse/bath tickets and bartering Includes correspondence regarding the exchange of bath tickets, “to help defray the expenses of various national organizations - commercial, professional, and otherwise” and in payment for advertising (W.S Smith Superintendent and F Pierce First Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior) Correspondence between HOSP and DOI concerning bathhouse/Rules and Regulations rule and employee personnel action/disciplinary and discharge (HOSP Superintendent and secretary of the Interior) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington D.C concerning bathhouse/tubbage rates and fees Includes correspondence regarding leases, expiration dates, and new rates, fees, and dat4s new changes go into effect Additional correspondence regarding policy and procedure pertaining tubbage rates and fees increases and the administration and implementation of such policy and procedure (W.S Smith, and F Pierce First Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and J.R Garfield Secretary of the Interior) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and DOI Washington D.C concerning bathhouse/bathing and “certificates” for bathing, bathhouse/treatment and physicians prescribing baths Includes correspondence regarding physician preference and recommendations of bathhouse facilities Additional correspondence includes a survey concerning water pipes and the system conveying thermal water to the bathhouses, material of pipes and piping system, mineral deposits found in thermal water pipes, cooling tanks, and costs related to maintaining this system Includes telegram-instructing HOSP to investigate the practicality of collecting waters and impounding them in a common reservoir (Superintendent HOSP, T Ryan Acting Secretary, and J.R Garfield Secretary of the Interior) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP, the State Department, the American Consulate General, Berlin Germany, and DOI Washington D.C instructing the Consular General in Berlin Germany to furnish bathhouse/business and construction “Information relative to bath houses in use” in Europe Includes information regarding the “practical details of management”, “prices charged for baths”, “plans of construction”, “interior arrangement of bath houses [sic]”, elevations and architectural drawings”, to serve as suggestion for the construction of permanent bathhouse on the reservation Includes extensive information on bathing resorts of Germany: Homburg, Wiesbaden, and Nauheim Also included is a list of bathhouse/treatments typical in European bathhouse (F.R Mason Consular General, Berlin Germany, F.B Loomis Assistant Secretary of State, U.S State Department, and Secretary of the Interior) Correspondence and memorandum between HOSP and bathhouse managers concerning bathhouse/landscape and maintenance Includes correspondence regarding bathhouse/city water and taxes, current tax rates, property descriptions, together with list of bathhouse managers for the Ozark, Lamar, Rammelsberg, Imperial, Palace, Maurice, Hale and Superior 1902 (L Carhart, G.G Latta, M.S Tombler, G.E Marsh, F Rix, J.F Manier, F.J Goodwin, G.H Eastman, R Proctor) SUB-SUBSERIES 38.19: C3823 CONCESSIONS ADMINISTRATION/BATHHOUSE 155 CONTRACTS, COPIES FILE C3823.900-2: CONCESSIONS ADMINISTRATION/BATHHOUSE CONTRACTS, COPIES 26 MARCH 1888 – 31 DECEMBER 1957 46 ITEMS IN FOUR SUBFILES Subfile C3823.900-2.1: 26/03/1888 – 27/11/1968 Bathhouse/leases and copy of contract for the Alhambra Bathhouse Contract #I7p-28 covering the period 01/03/38 through 28/02/48 Includes reference to the joint resolution of Congress (25 Stat 619) enacted 26/04/1888 Contractual areas of the lease cover Bathhouse/tubbage – rates and fees, bathhouse/treatments – rates and fees, bathhouse/construction – maintenance and repair, bathhouse/business – profit and loss statements and reporting procedures, bathhouse/financial and stocks, and bathhouse/drumming – and solicitation (R.J Hooks President Alhambra Bathhouse Inc and O.L Chapman Assistant Secretary of the Interior) Memorandum of agreement between the National Park Service and Arkansas University School of Medicine concerning the assignment of space in the Government Free Bathhouse for the use and purpose of the medical school in the treatment of indigent bathers (B.L Robinson Dean University of Arkansas Medical School and A Fortas Under Secretary of the Interior) Bathhouse/leases and copy of contract for the Arlington Hotel Company Contract #I-1p-267 covering the period 01/01/25 through 31/12/44 Includes reference to the joint resolution of Congress (25 Stat 619) enacted 26/04/1888 Contractual areas of the lease cover Bathhouse/tubbage – rates and fees, bathhouse/treatments – rates and fees, bathhouse/construction – maintenance and repair, bathhouse/business – profit and loss statements and reporting procedures, bathhouse/financial and stocks, and bathhouse/drumming – and solicitation (D.F Gaines President Arlington Hotel Company and E.C Finney First Assistant Secretary of the Interior) Bathhouse/leases and contracts Includes “Articles of Agreement” outlining the bathhouse/construction of the new Arlington Hotel (as per contract #I-1p-267) at the specified cost of $2,500,000.00 and bathhouse/landscape and maintenance -removal of debris (W.E Chester Secretary, D.F Gaines President Arlington Hotel Company, and E.C Finney First Assistant Secretary of the Interior) Bathhouse/leases and copy of contract for the Buckstaff Bathhouse Contract #I1p-927 covering the period 01/01/32 through 31/12/51 Includes reference to the joint resolution of Congress (25 Stat 619) enacted 26/04/1888 Contractual areas of the lease cover Bathhouse/tubbage – rates and fees, bathhouse/treatments – rates and fees, bathhouse/construction – maintenance and repair, bathhouse/business – profit and loss statements and reporting procedures, bathhouse/financial and stocks (A.H Buckstaff President and J.H Edwards Assistant Secretary of the Interior) Bathhouse/leases and copy of contract for the Buckstaff Bathhouse Contract #1410-0100-123 covering the period 01/0153 through 31/12/72 Contract Includes 20 sections referenced by the authority contained in Acts of Congress 26 Stat 842; 16 U.S.C 03/03/1891 and 39 Stat 535; 16 U.S.C 25/08/1916 encompassing all phases of bathhouse operation, procedure, and policy (L Dinkelspiel President, 156 L.N Hogaboom Secretary, and T.J Allen acting Director of the national Park Service) Bathhouse/leases and copy of contract for the Hotel DeSoto Bathhouse Contract #14-10-9-900-142 covering the period 01/01/69 through 31/12/73 Contractual areas of the lease cover Bathhouse/treatments – rates and fees including redemption values for unused tickets Contract includes 18 sections referenced by the authority contained in Acts of Congress 26 Stat 842; 16 U.S.C 03/03/1891 and 39 Stat 535; 16 U.S.C 25/08/1916 encompassing all phases of bathhouse operation, procedure, and policy Additional enclosures include a “nondiscrimination” exhibit “Requirements Relating to Employment and Service to the Public” (signatures of the Hotel DeSoto representatives unidentifiable and R.B Moore Assistant Director, National Park Service) Subfile c3823.900-02.2: 26/03/1888 – 08/04/52 Court Order in the matter of the New York Hotel Company, Inc., (debtor) in the proceedings for reorganization for a corporation No 4497 Order includes organization plan, transfer of assets to the Eastman Company, Loan documents executed to the RFC mortgage company, execution of second mortgage by the Eastman Company, exchange of stock, retirement of first mortgage bonds, effective date of reorganization; costs and allowances transfer of cash assets, and retention of jurisdiction (T.C Trimble, Jr.) Bathhouse/leases and copy of contract for the Fordyce Bathhouse Contract #I-1p4840 covering the period 01/0135 through 31/12/54 Includes reference to the joint resolution of Congress (25 Stat 619) enacted 26/04/1888 Contractual areas of the lease cover Bathhouse/tubbage – rates and fees, bathhouse/treatments – rates and fees, bathhouse/construction – maintenance and repair, bathhouse/business – profit and loss statements and reporting procedures, bathhouse/financial and stocks, and bathhouse/drumming – and solicitation (J.R Fordyce President Fordyce Bathhouse, Inc and O.L Chapman Assistant Secretary of The Interior) Bathhouse/leases and copy of contract for the Hale Bathhouse Contract # 1-1p15164 covering the period 01/0139 through 31/12/58 Includes reference to the joint resolution of Congress (25 Stat 619) enacted 26/04/1888 Contractual areas of the lease cover Bathhouse/tubbage – rates and fees, bathhouse/treatments – rates and fees, bathhouse/construction – maintenance and repair, bathhouse/business – profit and loss statements and reporting procedures, bathhouse/financial and stocks, and bathhouse/drumming – and solicitation (L.G Fox Witness, W Netherland Witness, J.C WALKER Witness, J Fix Witness, L.R Hemingway, W.L Hemingway, and O.L Chapman Assistant Secretary of the Interior) Concessionaire/lease and copy of contract for the Hot Springs Mountain Observatory Company, Inc Contract # I-1p-7002 covering the period 01/01/41 through 31/12/45 Includes reference to the provision of an Act of Congress, approved March 3, 1891 (26 Stat 842) Entitled “An Act to regulate the granting of leases at Hot springs, Arkansas, and for other purposes,” and the Act of Congress approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat 535), establishing the National Park Service (J.G Higgins Witness, R Wilson Witness, W.H Ramseur Vice President, T.W Stone, Secretary and Treasure, and A.J Wirtz Under Secretary of the Interior) Concessionaire/lease and copy of contract for the Hot Springs Mountain 157 Observatory Company, Inc Contract # 14-10-0100-56 covering the period 01/01/51 through 31/12/65 Includes reference to the provision of an Act of Congress, approved March 3, 1891 (26 Stat 842) Entitled “An Act to regulate the granting of leases at Hot springs, Arkansas, and for other purposes,” and the Act of Congress approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat 535), establishing the National Park Service Additional documentation includes schedules of charges for admission and basic rates and merchandise (W.H Ramseur Secretary, Hot Springs Mountain Observatory Company, Inc H.B Howard President, Hot Springs Mountain Observatory Company, Inc., and C.L Wirth Director, National Park Service Washington, D.C.) Correspondence and memorandum between the Department of the Interior and Mr Vance Bryan concerning the Jack Tar Hotel and Baths Includes correspondence regarding extension of the construction deadline, material shortages, and proposed rates and fees for bathing (V Bryan, O.G Taylor, H.A Tolson Acting Director National Park Service, A.E Demaray Acting Director National Park Service) Concessioner/lease and copy of contract for the Jack Tar Hotel and Baths Contract # I-100np-71 covering the period 01/01/49 through 31/12/58 Includes reference to the provision of an Act of Congress, approved March 3, 1891 (26 Stat 842) Entitled “An Act to regulate the granting of leases at Hot springs, Arkansas, and for other purposes,” and the Act of Congress approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat 535), establishing the National Park Service Contractual areas of the lease cover The establishment of the bathhouse and facilities, water grants, use of facilities, water charges, rates and fees, bathhouse consolidation, assignment of contracts, maintenance and repairs, solicitation of patronage, and nondiscrimination and employment (B Townsend Witness, M.R Thompson Witness, V Bryan Concessioner, and O.L Chapman under Secretary of the Department of the Interior) Subfile C3823.900-02.3: 26/03/1888 – 27/08/52 Bathhouse/leases and copy of contract for the Lamar Bathhouse Contract #I-1p268 covering the period 01/01/26 through 31/12/45 Contractual areas of the lease cover Bathhouse/tubbage – rates and fees, bathhouse/treatments – rates and fees, bathhouse/construction – maintenance and repair, bathhouse/business – profit and loss statements and reporting procedures, bathhouse/financial and stocks, and bathhouse/drumming – and solicitation Attachment includes correspondence between J.F Manier and DOI regarding modification of specific contractual areas of the lease (G.R Belding, J.F Manier, S.M Nutt President Lamar Bathhouse Inc., and J.H Edwards Assistant Secretary of the Interior) Bathhouse/leases and copy of contract for the Leo N Levi Memorial Hospital Association Contract #I-1p-18770 covering the period 01/01/45 through 31/12/54 Contractual areas of the lease cover Rental charges, maintenance and repairs, use of facilities, cooperative service, bathhouse consolidation, solicitation of patronage and accounting records and reports, and nondiscrimination (R.H Caplin and O.L Chapman Assistant Secretary of the Interior) Bathhouse/leases and copy of contract for the operation of a “deep-water pool” at the Leo N Levi Memorial Hospital Association Contract #I-1p-4816 covering the period 01/11/34 through 31/10/44 Contractual areas of the lease cover Rental charges, maintenance and repairs, use of facilities, cooperative service, bathhouse consolidation, solicitation of patronage and accounting records and reports, and 158 nondiscrimination (A.B Rhine and T.A Walters First Assistant Secretary of the Interior) Bathhouse/lease and copy of contract for the Majestic Hotel Company Contract # I-1p-1291 covering the period 01/01/33 through 31/12/42 Contractual areas of the lease cover Rental charges, maintenance and repairs, use of facilities, cooperative service, bathhouse consolidation, solicitation of patronage and accounting records and reports, and nondiscrimination (A.J Kenyon Secretary, Majestic Hotel Company, H.G Manning President, Majestic Hotel Company, J.H Edwards Assistant Secretary of the Interior) Bathhouse/lease and copy of contract for the Maurice Bathhouse Contract # I-1p937 covering the period 01/01/32 through 31/12/51 Contractual areas of the lease cover Rental charges, maintenance and repairs, use of facilities, cooperative service, bathhouse consolidation, solicitation of patronage and accounting records and reports, and nondiscrimination (E Cockburn Witness, A.C Jennings President, and J.M Dixon First Assistant Secretary of the Interior) Bathhouse/lease and copy of contract for the Maurice Bathhouse Contract # I-1p463 covering the period 01/07/30 through 30/06/50 Contractual areas of the lease cover Rental charges, maintenance and repairs, use of facilities, cooperative service, bathhouse consolidation, solicitation of patronage and accounting records and reports, and nondiscrimination (M.E Gold Witness, L Grant Witness, F.M Moody President Moody Bathhouse Inc., J.H Edwards Assistant Secretary of the Interior) Subfile C3823.900-02.4: 26/03/1888 – 30/07/54 159