Battle Creek Sanitarium Collection
Content Description
The present collection contains: a) legal documents related to Battle Creek and its properties; b) minutes of the Board of Trustees and some major actions taken; c) financial documentation related to the Sanitarium and Dr. Kellogg; d) correspondence primarily related to the court events; e) court documents; f) materials describing the work done in the different departments of the Sanitarium; and g) miscellaneous materials related to the Sanitarium and its history.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Provenance
This collection was donated to the Center for Adventist Research by the Lake Union Conference in January, 1981.
Restrictions Apply
Yes
Use Restrictions
All users of this collection will be required to complete the “Application to Use Unpublished Records,” and to observe the regulations specified in the "Patron Agreement" and "Researcher’s Code of Conduct." All records in this collection are open and available for research. Citation for this collection: Box ___, Fld ___, Battle Creek Sanitarium (Collection 234), Center for Adventist Research, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1872 - 1945
Creator
- Battle Creek Sanitarium. Western Health Reform Institute. Battle Creek Sanitarium and Benevolent Association (1867-1942) (Organization)
Extent
8 Linear Feet (16 boxes, plus one oversized box)