Scope and content Consists of correspondence, programs, pamphlets, clippings, a photograph of Dr. Scanlan and others, and constitutions and bylaws of the American Medical Women's Association, the Women's Medical Society of New York State, and the Women's Medical Association of New York City, and membership lists for the latter two organizations. Papers primarily concern her active participation in professional organizations, particularly as chairman of the Alice Stone Woolley Memorial Fund Committee and...

Scope and Contents The WMA-NYC collection is particularly strong in documenting the activities and committees with which WMA-NYC leaders and members were involved. The Mary Putnam Jacobi Fellowship Committee files are of special interest as they document the growth of this committee from 1929 to 1992. Many of the Jacobi Fellowship recipients later became active leaders in WMA-NYC.The development and focus of new committees highlight special concerns; homelessness, smoking, and teenage pregnancy...