Collection Timeline

1971 to 1975

1971
A letter from Mountain States Regional Medical Program Regional Director to M. Roy Schwarz, discussing the Mountain States Regional Medical Program.
Newspaper clippings discussing WAMI program and Dr. Schwarz to head the UW program.

1972
A black and white photograph showing a group of individuals seated around a conference table at the University of Idaho.
A newspaper clipping from the Missoulian, discussing the criticism faced by the WAMI committee for hasty work.
A letter from the State Board of Education to M. Roy Schwarz, discussing the approval of recommendations for the WAMI program.
A letter from the State Board of Education to M. Roy Schwarz, discussing the adoption of a resolution related to the WAMI program.
A newspaper clipping from the Idaho Argonaut discussing the University of Idaho's participation in the joint medical program with the University of Washington.
A letter from the Governor's Advisory Council to Robert L. Van Citters, discussing its recommendation as a viable method of medical education.
A newspaper clipping discussing the new WAMI program and its potential to relieve the rural medical shortage.
Press release on the formal agreement for the WAMI program.
A newspaper clipping from the Idaho Statesman, discussing the WAMI program and its efforts to get rural MDs. This page also contains the continuation of the press release from page 9.
A black and white photograph of three individuals in a meeting.
Newspaper clippings from the Idaho Statesman and Lewiston Tribune about the WAMI program and the need for more trained doctors in Idaho.
A newspaper clipping from the Spokane Daily Chronicle showing a photograph of tribal leaders briefing students.
A press release and photograph discussing the arrival of the first University of Washington medical students from at the University of Idaho.
Various newspaper clippings announcing the start of the WAMI medical training program.
Newspaper clippings from the Spokesman-Review and Idahonian discussing the impact of hospital closure on the Coulee Dam community and the new WAMI program.
Newspaper clippings from the Idaho County Free Press and Lewiston Tribune, discussing the first Idaho medical students and tribal views.
A press release discussing a meeting between WAMI medical students and Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) leaders.
Various newspaper clippings from the Lewiston Tribune and Idahonian, discussing the training of medical students under the WAMI program.
Various newspaper clippings discussing the University of Idaho joining a new medical school system, new doctor to open office in Pullman.
A newspaper clipping discussing the potential impact of the WAMI program in addressing Idaho's medical needs.
A photograph showing a group of individuals on a field trip to Nampa, Idaho, to visit Community Health Clinics, Inc.
A photograph showing a group of individuals ready to fly to Nampa, Idaho and a group discussion in Lapwai, Idaho.
A press release discussing the Flying Pea Weevils taking WAMI students to see rural clinics, including details on the medical program and aircraft involved.
A press release discussing WAMI students making a tour of clinics, highlighting the locations and the purpose of the tour.
A newspaper clipping and photograph about WAMI students making a tour of clinics, highlighting the locations and the purpose of the tour and a photograph of the plane.
A press release and photograph showing a donation of WAMI medical books, capturing the presentation event with key figures.
A newspaper clipping discussing future MDs seeing rural Idaho, detailing their experiences and observations during the tour and insights into the program's impact on medical training.
A newspaper clipping discussing future MDs seeing rural Idaho, detailing their experiences and observations during the tour and insights into the program's impact on medical training.
Newspaper clippings about WAMI students making a tour of clinics, and Steven R. Shirts, a student working at WSU as part of his medical education
A newspaper clipping discussing WAMI students visiting Homedale Health Clinic, focusing on their activities and the clinic's role in the community.
A newspaper clipping from The Daily Idahonian discussing the WAMI students' tour of clinics, detailing the students' flight arrangements and the clinics they will visit.
A newspaper clipping discussing the involvement of local physicians in the WAMI program to provide practical medical training for students.
A memo to schools and colleges from the Office of High School Relations at the University of Washington, detailing the WAMI program and its goals, including increasing the number of rural doctors in the Pacific Northwest.
A newspaper clipping from W.S.U. Hilltopics discussing the goals set by the pre-med program, highlighting the initiative to decentralize medical education and the focus on rural health care.
A newspaper clipping with two photographs of Dr. Rom Adkins and Dr. Wenzel Leff. The images highlight the involvement of faculty in the WAMI program.
A newspaper clipping from the Wood River Journal discussing the collaboration of four states (Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho) to combine resources and educate more physicians, highlighting the WAMI program.
A newspaper clipping from The Daily Idahonian discussing the importance of bedside manner in medical practice, featuring WAMI students observing and practicing patient interactions.
Press release discussing the WAMI program as a solution for Idaho's medical needs, highlighting the benefits and progress of the program.
A letter discussing the introduction of WAMI students to their preceptors at the University of Idaho, with detailed experiences shared by the students.
Newspaper articles from the Lewiston Morning Tribune discussing the impracticality of establishing a medical school in Idaho; and three students' study on Dr. Wilmoth's work
A newspaper article from the Idaho County Free Press, proposing the WAMI program as a better solution than an in-state medical school.
A collection of newspaper clippings discussing the practical medical training provided by the University of Idaho under the WAMI program.
Newspaper clippings featuring a Pocatello resident's opinion on WAMI as a viable alternative to a medical school in Idaho and WAMI students honored.
Photographs from the WAMI Christmas Party held in 1972, showing students and faculty in a festive setting.
Black and white photographs showing students conducting an experiment in mammalian physiology.
Black and white photographs showing students conducting an experiment in mammalian physiology.
Photograph showing Dr. John Ayers and Francis Spain; Dr. William Marineau and Allen Freudenthal engaged in a discussion in a laboratory setting.
Photograph showing Dr. R.D. Brooks and Richard Lewis; Dr. E. L Boas and students in a consultation
Photograph of Dr. Rodger Hawkins and Steve Johnson; Dr. Donald Adams and Patrick Holland having a discussion.
Photograph of Dr. LaRele Stephens and Robert Yeith; Dr. Saul Spiro and Rowland Pearsall in a discussion.

1973
A newspaper clipping from the Idaho Statesman and a letter from the University of Idaho discussing financial aid provided to the WAMI program and press release on WAMI headed to Seattle retreat
A newspaper article from The Idaho Statesman about new training programs for young obstetricians, highlighting WAMI's role in this initiative.
A newspaper clipping discussing the cooperative veterinary program between Oregon State University and the University of Idaho.
A newspaper clipping discussing WAMI medical students training at the University of Idaho.
Newspaper clipping discussing the WAMI program's initiative to extend medical education beyond the University of Washington's walls.
Continuation of previous newspaper clipping discussing the WAMI program's initiative to extend medical education beyond the University of Washington's walls.
Newspaper clippings. First from the Spokane Chronicle urging rural practice, and the second from the Idahonian announcing regents' approval of budget proposals for Idaho's education.
A press release detailing the arrival and registration of University of Washington medical students at the University of Idaho for the WAMI program.
Newspaper clippings discussing the on-the-job training of a medical couple at Boise and their subsequent family medicine practice training at St. Luke's.
A group photograph of the WAMI 1973-74 cohort, with names of the students listed below the photograph.
Photographs capturing the registration day activities of WAMI students.
A press release detailing the registration and initial activities of University of Washington medical students at the University of Idaho for the WAMI program.
Newspaper clippings discussing the aid plan for medical students, another on the second year of the WAMI program, and the last on UW medical school lectures.
Newspaper clippings discussing the first day of medical school, another on MSU entering the WAMI program, and the last on UI and WSU presidents attending a WAMI retreat.
Newspaper clippings discussing three Alaskan students signing up for the WAMI program, and another honoring 14 firms that supported the WAMI program.
Two newspaper clippings featuring Dr. Eroschenko's quail exhibit at the University of Idaho and Dr. Ernest M. Hartung awarding a WAMI student.
A press release detailing the support from Idaho businesses for the WAMI program, highlighting the $200,000 escrow put into future support.
An article from The Pullman Herald detailing the success of medical training field centers, with Dr. Roy Schwarz's involvement.
Photographs capturing the registration day activities of WAMI students.
Newspaper clippings discussing the aid plan for medical students, the second year of the WAMI program, UW medical school lectures on satellite, and WAMI students beginning careers.
Photographs of students and group photograph of the WAMI 1973-74 cohort.
A newspaper clipping featuring medical students making morning calls as part of their practical training.
Photographs showing WAMI students in an office setting and a group photo of the students outside a building.
An article from The Argonaut predicting the success of the WAMI soccer team.
Photographs capturing the registration day activities of WAMI students.
Newspaper clippings featuring WAMI student Jay Hunter discussing the continuation of the WAMI program, and another with Dr. Roy Schwarz addressing doctor shortages.
A detailed article discussing the experiences and opinions of WAMI medical students on the rural medical program. The article includes insights from students in various locations including Troy, Boise, Tacoma, Coeur d'Alene, Gooding, Priest River, Pasco, Seattle, and Japan.
Continuation of previous press release on the experiences and opinions of WAMI medical students on the rural medical program.
A season’s greeting scrapbook page from the WAMI Office, featuring festive drawings and cutouts of staff members.
Photographs from the final night party of the WAMI program, showing various participants and notable figures.
Photographs of a final night party including social interactions among participants.
A scrapbook of photos, correspondence, and clippings documenting WWAMI's early years from 1971 to 1975.

1974
A personal note witnessing an incident involving Dr. Guy Anderson into a swimming pool at Rosario Resort Hotel.
A newspaper clipping discussing the increase in out-of-state tuition and the new budget allocations and accompanied by a congratulatory telegram.
A handwritten letter from Robert M. McFarland expressing gratitude and reflecting on his experiences in the WAMI program.
Various clippings and photograph depicting Dr. Anderson's activities, including completing a medical clerkship, participating in a retreat, and receiving news about Alaska funding for the WAMI program.
A memo discussing various concerns and suggestions for the WAMI program, addressed to Guy Anderson from Garth Sasser
A newspaper clipping showing Linda Backup, a medical clerk, completing four weeks of obstetrics training. She is helping a patient, Mrs. Sally Brown, with Dr. David Barton supervising.
A memo to the WAMI Accreditation Committee from Guy R. Anderson, listing faculty members for the advisory group to establish grounds for Idaho WAMI Program accreditation.
A newspaper clipping discussing how to attract doctors to small towns like Orofino. Includes a photo of General Practitioner Robert Hill with a baby.
A press release from University of Idaho endorsing WAMI program. Details cost per student and benefits of program.
Newspaper clippings featuring televised satellite launching to help med school, and first WAMI student assigned to Spokane.
A press release endorsing WWAMI program, a newspaper clipping lauding physician training in the region, and another clipping stating Idaho Medical Association's endorsement for WAMI
Newspaper clippings featuring the Idaho Medical Association endorsing the WAMI project, and another about the new computers to aid WAMI faculty and students.
A newspaper clipping from Seattle Times discussing the controversy surrounding the medical school class admissions and selection process.
Newspaper clippings discussing the high-stakes nature of medical admissions, and another about WAMI coordinators meeting at Montana State University
Letter of recommendation for continued support for WAMI program and program benefits.
A graphic logo of the WAMI program at Idaho in 1974.
A list of WAMI students for the academic year 1974-75 from the University of Idaho and Washington State University.
Group photographs of WAMI students from the University of Idaho and Washington State University.
A photograph of WAMI students registering for the program with names of students.
Photographs from the Preceptors and Preceptees Evening Cook-Out event with names of faculty members who attended.
A photograph of WAMI students during orientation at Washington State University.
Photographs of WAMI students during orientation at Washington State University.
A newspaper clipping discussing the achievements of the WAMI program's experimental phase.
Newspaper clippings discussing increasing enrollments, students joining the WAMI program, and the final year trial of the WAMI program at the University of Idaho.
A press release and newspaper clipping about a talk by C. Wayne Callaway and a bulletin about related events.
A press release for a medical workshop to be offered at the University of Idaho focused on trauma, burns, and shock. Includes details on pre-registration and participating professionals.
Newspaper clippings about the readiness of a medical aid class at UI, including course objectives and participating students and a press release about the participation of University of Washington medical students in a course at UI, detailing student names and course information.
A newspaper clipping detailing the benefits of the WAMI program for nine students from various regions and the continuation of press release on UW medical students' participation.
A newspaper clipping about colleges cooperating, featuring WSU President Terrell's comments and a press release on advancements in trauma and emergency care.
Newspaper clippings on medical education initiatives in the region, WAMI Program updates, confirming it is on schedule and the future prospects of the WAMI program.
A newspaper clipping praising the University of Washington's medical school program and its impact on regional medical training.
Newspaper clipping about the WAMI program seeking state funding for its continuation and expansion.
A newspaper clipping about the financial challenges faced by the four-state WAMI education program and the impact on medical training.
A newspaper clipping addressing the board's request to clarify the health education role. A separate clipping from Lewiston Morning Tribune highlights related issues.
Newspaper clippings on the consideration of combining mineral schools and the potential benefits for the education system.
A newspaper clipping detailing how UI students in the WAMI program are learning family practice in small-town settings.
A newspaper clipping featuring student doctors' praise for the WAMI interstate training plan.
A newspaper clipping detailing how UI students in the WAMI program are learning family practice in small-town settings.
Newspaper clippings detailing the experiences of WAMI students as they learn about the realities of practicing medicine in various settings.
A newspaper clipping discussing the strong support WAMI has received in its third year, including a photograph of a medical student and a doctor.
A photograph of WAMI Coordinators' meeting in October-November 1974; Valentine card from Alaska Coordinators' meeting; and an article about Kooskia student involvement in WAMI program.
Newspaper clippings about Kooskia student completing term and Bennie Takasugi's participation in WAMI medical program.
A newspaper clipping about Aberdeen student participating in the WAMI program, including a photograph with WAMI student Marvin Hammond using a stethoscope.
A newspaper clipping about a Buhl man involved in a medical preceptorship program, with a photograph of the WAMI students with their preceptor.

1975
A newspaper clipping about a local medical student's on-the-job learning experience as part of the WAMI program.
Multiple articles about the role of satellite technology in assisting the WAMI program, and how UI managed its budget effectively.
A newspaper clipping depicting a photograph of Hughes Airwest operations and facilities.
A newspaper clipping discussing the shortage of doctors in rural areas and the University of Washington's innovative solutions to address this issue, including satellite technology.
Continuation of the newspaper clipping discussing the shortage of doctors in rural areas and the University of Washington's innovative solutions to address this issue, including satellite technology.
Newspaper clippings dispelling stereotypes about the WAMI medical project and another about WAMI being the latest medical marvel.
A press release about Dr. William Cooper's insights on the future impact and importance of the WAMI program.
Newspaper clippings about WAMI team visit, accreditation team inspection at UI, Northwest medical cooperative, and House Bill 240 approval.
Newspaper clippings discussing WAMI's educational impact, approval of appropriations bill, and Senate squabbling and adjournment.
A newspaper clipping of an opinion piece discussing the success of the WAMI program.
Memo on curriculum changes for the WAMI program effective 1975-76.
A newspaper clipping from Lewiston Morning Tribune discussing the benefits and success of the WAMI program.
Newspaper clippings discussing a summer research program benefiting future physicians, including a photograph of a student conducting research. Another clipping discusses Dr. James Willett receiving an award.
A newspaper clipping from Idaho Argonaut discussing the planned move of university offices, including the WAMI office.
A press release discussing the lower than national average number of women applying to medical school in Idaho and efforts to improve this through the WAMI program.
Newspaper clippings about low female applications, a University of Idaho professor receiving an award, and WSU WAMI students achieving high scores.
A press release discussing Idaho as the first state to fund the non-experimental phase of the WAMI regional medical program, according to program director Dr. M. Roy Schwarz and Dr. Guy Anderson.
Newspaper clippings discussing the low number of women in the WAMI program, the impact of pesticides on eggshells, and the interstate bill for medical students.
A photograph of Nolan Watson and Guy R. Anderson discussing space at the University of Idaho.
A newspaper clipping announcing Dr. Roger Solso replacing Dr. Guy Montgomery as head of the UI Psychology Department.
Newspaper clippings discussing Idaho being the first state to fund the WAMI program and the board's decision to leave WICHE and continue with WAMI.
A letter from Dr. Roy Schwarz expressing appreciation to Dr. Guy Anderson for his efforts in the WAMI program.
A newspaper clipping discussing the University of Idaho's regents approving the next budget request, including funding for the WAMI program.
A newspaper clipping discussing Dr. Julenne M. Wynne's decision to return to Pocatello for clinical practice after participating in the WAMI program.
Photographs showing a group of people standing outside a building at the University of Idaho.
A list of U of I WAMI students for the academic year 1975-76, including their addresses and phone numbers.