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Providence Association of Medical Assistants Records Professional association in Providence, R.I. Records, 1962-1982 Size: 1.5 ft. Catalog number: MSS 1113 Processed by: Elizabeth Delmage ©Rhode Island Historical Society Manuscripts Division |
Historical note:
The Providence Association of Medical Assistants (PAMA) was formed in the fall of 1960 by Elena Pilloni as a local chapter of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Following its establishment, two other chapters formed in Pawtucket and Kent County. These three local chapters, with Providence being the largest, led to the formation of the Rhode Island Association of Medical Assistants (RIAMA), the statewide chapter of AAMA.
The object of PAMA, as well as all of its affiliates, was "to inspire its members to render honest, loyal, and efficient service to the profession and to the public which they serve." Another important objective of this organization was to offer "educational services for the self improvement of its members and to stimulate a feeling of fellowship and cooperation among its members." PAMA was open to anyone who had been employed on a technical or administrative capacity for at least six months under the supervision of a doctor of medicine who was a member of the Rhode Island Medical Society (a professional association of Rhode Island doctors in all medical specialities) and practicing in Providence County or employed for more than six months in a medical laboratory, clinic, or hospital under like supervision. Therefore, a majority of the members were women who worked as medical assistants, lab technicians, medical secretaries and registered nurses. The organization was run by an executive board which served for a year and included a president, president-elect, vice president, corresponding secretary, recording secretary, treasurer and two trustees.
PAMA and RIAMA are no longer in existence and RI no longer has an organized state society or any local chapters affiliated with the AAMA.
Scope and content:
This collection ranges in date from 1962-1982. It includes annual and monthly reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, membership lists, newspaper clippings, and notes from the time in which this organization was formed until 1982. Also included are records from the two local chapters, Kent County and Pawtucket, and RIAMA. The RIAMA records include correspondence, reports, minutes as well as information that was sent to them from their parent organization, AAMA.
Series Description:
Series I: Rhode Island Association of Medical Assistants
Sub-series 1: Annual Conferences and Conventions
Sub-series 2: Education
Sub-series 3: Guides and Reports
Sub-series 4: Health insurance
Sub-series 5: Minutes
Sub-series 6: Office records
Sub-series 7: President's files
Series II: Kent County Association of Medical Assistants
Series III: Pawtucket Association of Medical Assistants
Series IV: Providence Association of Medical Assistants
Sub-series 1: Annual Dinners and Installations
Sub-series 2: Constitution and Bylaws
Sub-series 3: Minutes
Sub-series 4: Membership
Sub-series 5: President's files
Sub-series 6: Office files
Provenance:
This collection was a gift from the Rhode Island Medical Society in 2002 (#2002. 110. 3. 1-).
Processing note:
This collection was processed by Elizabeth Delmage in 2005. Extraneous and duplicate material was removed and preservation photocopies were made of the scrapbook included within this collection as well as any fragile newspaper clippings.
Inventory:
Series I: Rhode Island Association of Medical Assistants
Sub-series 1: Annual Conferences and Conventions
Box 1, Folder 1. 4th Annual Convention 5 Nov 1967
Box 1, Folder 2. 5th Annual Convention 3 Nov 1968
Box 1, Folder 3. New England Regional Conference 19-20 Apr 1969
Box 1, Folder 4. AAMA 13th Annual Convention 15-19 Oct 1969
Box 1, Folder 5. New England Regional Conference 4-5 May 1974
Box 1, Folder 6. 11th Annual Convention 8-9 Nov 1975
Sub-series 2: Education
Box 1, Folder 7. Education opportunities for members 1967-1970
Sub-series 3: Guides and Reports
Box 1, Folder 8. Reports from AAMA Oct 1966, Oct 1967, Oct 1968
Box 1, Folder 9. Financial Reports 8 Mar 1967 - 3 Nov 1968
Box 1, Folder 10. Guide for Officers and Committee 1969
Chairmen
Box 1, Folder 11. Officers, Trustees, Advisors, National 1969-1970
Committees (Standing and Special), and
Past National and State Presidents Report
Box 1, Folder 12. Guides and reports from AAMA 1972
Sub-series 4: Health insurance
Box 1, Folder 13. Instruction for Health Insurance Claims 1965
Box 1, Folder 14. Blue Shield Press Releases Nov-Dec 1967, Jan 1969 - Nov 1969
Box 1, Folder 15. Blue Cross and Physician Service 28 Oct 1969 - 5 Nov 1969
Sub-series 5: Minutes
Box 1, Folder 16. Meeting Minutes 5 Jan 1967 - 5 Nov 1967
Box 1, Folder 17. Meeting Minutes 2 Nov 1968 - 14 Apr 1969
Box 1, Folder 18. Meeting Minutes 16 Feb 1970 - 10 Nov 1974
Sub-series 6: Office records
Box 1, Folder 19. Correspondence 23 Nov 1966 - 11 Dec 1968
Box 1, Folder 20. Secretary Records Oct 1968 - 2 Dec 1969
Box 1, Folder 21. Correspondence 3 Nov 1968 - 21 Jul 1969
Sub-series 7: President's files
Box 1, Folder 22. President's file: Olga Carcieri Oct 1977 - Apr 1978
Box 1, Folder 23. President's file: Olga Carcieri Apr 1978 - Oct 1978
Box 1, Folder 24. President's file: Olga Carcieri Oct 1978 - Apr 1979
Series II: Kent County Association of Medical Assistants
Box 1, Folder 25. Kent County Association of Medical Jun 1969 - Feb 1970
Assistants
Series III: Pawtucket Association of Medical Assistants
Box 1, Folder 26. Pawtucket Association of Medical 1969
Assistants
Series IV: Providence Association of Medical Assistants
Sub-series 1: Annual Dinners and Installations
Box 1, Folder 27. 7th Annual Dinner and Installation 5 Jun 1968
Guest book
Box 1, Folder 28. 10th Annual Dinner and Installation 16 Jun 1971
Box 1, Folder 29. 11th Annual Dinner and Installation 21 Jun 1972
Box 1, Folder 30. 14th Annual Dinner and Installation 18 Jun 1975
Box 1, Folder 31. 16th Annual Dinner and Installation 15 Jun 1977
Box 1, Folder 32. 17th Annual Dinner and Installation 27 Jun 1978
Box 1, Folder 33. 18th Annual Dinner and Installation 13 Jun 1979
Box 1, Folder 34. 19th Annual Dinner and Installation 18 Jun 1980
Box 1, Folder 35. 20th Annual Dinner and Installation 17 Jun 1981
Box 1, Folder 36. 21st Annual Dinner and Installation 16 Jun 1982
Sub-series 2: Constitution and Bylaws
Box 1, Folder 37. Constitution and Bylaws 18 Apr 1976
Sub-series 3: Minutes
Box 1, Folder 38. Meeting Minutes. 17 Sep 1975 - 1 Dec 1976
Box 1, Folder 39. Meeting Minutes. 5 Jan 1977 - 7 Dec 1977
Box 1, Folder 40. Meeting Minutes. 4 Jan 1978 - 25 Jul 1979
Sub-series 4: Membership
Box 1, Folder 41. Honorary Membership Award 18 Nov 1970
Box 1, Folder 42. Membership Applications 1970
Box 1, Folder 43. Membership Applications 1975-1976
Box 1, Folder 44. Membership Applications 1979-1980
Box 1, Folder 45. Membership Applications 1980-1981
Box 1, Folder 46. Membership Lists c. 1968-1970
Sub-series 5: President's files
Box 1, Folder 47. President's file: Celia Almonte 1965-1966
Box 1, Folder 48. President's file: Audrey C. Kaloustian 30 Apr 1968 - 13 May 1969
Box 2, Folder 1. President's file: Marcelline H. Paquet 1969-1970
Box 2, Folder 2. President's file: Marcelline H. Paquet 1970-1971
Box 2, Folder 3. President's file: Bea Woodward 1971-1972
Box 2, Folder 4. President's file: Dorothy Leach 1972-1973
Box 2, Folder 5. President's file: Veronica Sheridan 1973-1974
Box 2, Folder 6. President's file: Emma Cohen 1974-1975
Box 2, Folder 7. President's file: Olga Carcieri 1975-1976
Box 2, Folder 8. President's file: I. Marjorie Desrosiers 1977-1978
Box 2, Folder 9. President's file: MaryLou Fernandes 1978-1979
Sub-series 6: Office files
Box 2, Folder 10. Scrapbook. c. 1962-1986
Box 2, Folder 11. Secretary's File: Bessie Plouffe 1969-1970
Subjects:
American Association of Medical Assistants.
Professional associations - Rhode Island.
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