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Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Records

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Call Number:
597
Repository:
Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
Extent:
14 linear feet (14 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Records, Accession 597, Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date:
1955-1996 (inclusive)
Creator:
Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association
Form:
Administrative records, Bylaws (administrative records), Correspondence, Financial records, Membership lists, Minutes (administrative records), and Reports
Abstract:

The Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) is the statewide chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The Pennsylvania Chapter was originally chartered in 1929. The mission of the PPTA is to foster the development of physical therapy services and physical therapy education in the state; promote legislation to protect the interests of its members and the public at large through governmental, professional, and voluntary groups; encourage active research in the field of physical therapy; and provide for the dissemination and exchange of current information.

The organization draws on members throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The membership consists largely of practicing physical therapists, but also includes student members in formal training programs. The Chapter is divided into seven geographical districts, with its administrative office in Harrisburg, and consists of eight standing committees: Finance, Legislative, Continuing Education, Quality Assurance, Public Relations, Research, Professional Development and Insurance Relations. There is also an Ethics Committee, a Nominating Committee and various task forces appointed for specific assignments.

PPTA is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of the president, president-elect (whose first year coincides with the final year of the president's term), vice president, secretary, treasurer, chief delegate and chairmen of the geographical districts and the immediate past president. There is also an Executive Committee which consists of all the officers of the Board of Directors, except the district chairmen. Rather than a chairman from each district, one member-at-large serves on this committee and is chosen from the district directors. There is also a House of Delegates representing all qualified members of the Chapter.

This collection consists of the official records, correspondence, and publications of the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association and of closely related organizations such as the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association. As such it provides an important primary source for researchers exploring the history and development of the profession of physical therapy in the United States in the middle to late 20th century, with particular emphasis on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Particularly important is the documentation of the efforts to legally establish and accredit the profession and to create educational standards for its members.

Overall, these records reflect PPTA's sustained efforts to meet its mission (as stated above in Background). Continuous communication, via correspondence and reports, to and from its districts reflects a commitment to maintain a strong network of Pennsylvania constituents, while its national affiliation is documented in the APTA series. With the exception of the Board of Directors Meeting files which extend through April 1996, most of the records in this collection date from the 1970s and 1980s.

The collection is arranged into 9 series as follows:

  • Series 1: Administration, 1970-1996
    • Subseries 1.1: Bylaws: Revisions, 1970-1981, undated
    • Subseries 1.2: District Reports, 1962-1984, undated
    • Subseries 1.3: Insurance Issues, 1961-1986, undated
    • Subseries 1.4: Policy and Procedure, 1975-1996, undated
    • Subseries 1.5: Task Force, 1976-1987
    • Subseries 1.6: Board of Directors Meetings, 1961-1977
    • Subseries 1.7: Executive Committee Meetings, 1955-1993
    • Subseries 1.8: Business (Membership) Meetings, 1970-1991
    • Subseries 1.9: House of Delegates Meetings, 1985
  • Series 2: Correspondence, 1970-1987
    • Subseries 2.1: Correspondence: chronological, 1970-1987
    • Subseries 2.2: Correspondence: by subject, 1970-1987, undated
  • Series 3: Financial, 1962-1984
  • Series 4: Conferences, 1968-1994
    • Subseries 4.1: Annual, 1968-1994
    • Subseries 4.2: Other, 1979-1992, undated
  • Series 5: American Physical Therapy Association, 1955-1992
    • Subseries 5.1: Administration, 1955-1992, undated
    • Subseries 5.2: Chapter Memoranda, 1966-1976
    • Subseries 5.3: Conferences, 1972-1986
    • Subseries 5.4: Correspondence, 1972-1988
    • Subseries 5.5: Education, 1971-1980
    • Subseries 5.6: Educational Requirements for Foreign Trained PT's, 1981-1987
    • Subseries 5.7: Miscellaneous, 1974-1975, undated
  • Series 6: State Board of Physical Therapy, 1977-1992
    • Subseries 6.1: Legal Reports, 1977-1992
    • Subseries 6.2: Regulations, 1975-1992
  • Series 7: Publications, undated
    • Subseries 7.1: PPTA Publications, undated
    • Subseries 7.2: Other Organizations' Publications, undated
  • Series 8: Awards and Certificates, Exhibit, and Audio Visual, 1966-1984, undated
  • Series 9: Miscellaneous, 1972-1985
    • Subseries 9.1: Professional Standards Review Organization, 1972-1982

Acc. 597 was deposited by Mary Ellen Smith, August 1985. Acc. 628 was deposited by John Robertson, August 1986. The collections were merged during processing under accession 597.

Original audiovisual materials, as well as preservation and duplicating masters, may not be played. Researchers must consult use copies, or if none exist must pay for a use copy. Certain digital files may also be inaccessible. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.

Collection processed by Bertha Adams, Lee Arnold, Beth Bartle, Julia Canonica, and R. Bruce Robertson in Spring 1998. Finding aid revised according to contemporary archival standards in June 2015.

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Place

Publisher
Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
Finding Aid Author
Machine-readable finding aid created by: Rajkumar Natarajan, Sky Global Services India (P) Ltd.
Finding Aid Date
October 2024
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

The Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Records are in custody of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. Intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.

Collection Inventory

Scope and Contents

Series 1 consists mainly of organizational and operational matters, such as bylaws, policy and procedures and meetings. Approximately three boxes contain records relating to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings. Issues of professional practice are also represented in this series through the files of the various programs and committees implemented by the PPTA. Examples of these programs and committees, which are arranged as individual subseries, include the Physical Therapy (P.T.) Assistant Programs and Audit Feasibility Study (1970s) and the Quality Assurance, Professional Development and Publications Committees.

This series includes several revisions of the PPTA's bylaws from the 1970s, policy and procedure manuals (1979, 1996) and subfiles on procedural issues such as board meetings, elections and disciplinary actions. Task Forces is another subseries and includes issues of organizational operation and of professional practice. Most of the records in this series concern the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and are arranged as a "meeting" subseries for each entity. Minutes and agendas are included in some of these files, but the bulk of these papers, arranged chronologically, are of reports presented at the meetings and submitted from the various standing committees and geographical districts. These reports are dated one to three months prior to their respective meeting dates. Prior to 1971, the Board of Directors was referred to as the Executive Board.

Most of the Board meeting records are from 1970 through 1996, with two meetings per year. The bulk of the Executive Committee meetings material covers 1966-1993. Membership Meetings were also referred to, and labeled here, as Business (Membership) Meetings. Though there are only several files to this subseries, it does include minutes for the 1984-1994 meetings. There is only one file for the House of Delegates -- a 1985 meeting.

Accreditation Programs, 1977, 1978, 1981.
Box 1 Folder 1
Action Chart, 1982-1983.
Box 1 Folder 2
Board of Directors Listing, 1979-1981.
Box 1 Folder 3
Bylaws, 1970.
Box 1 Folder 4
Bylaws, 1973-1975.
Box 1 Folder 5
Bylaws, 1979, 1981.
Box 1 Folder 6
Certification of Physician Assistants, undated.
Box 1 Folder 7
Chapter Reports, 1970-1979.
Box 1 Folder 8
District Reports, 1964-1977.
Box 1 Folder 9
District Reports, 1969, 1971, 1974.
Box 1 Folder 10
District Reports, 1969-1979.
Box 1 Folder 11
District Reports, 1970-1976.
Box 1 Folder 12
District Reports, 1977-1985.
Box 1 Folder 13
District Reports, 1978-1979.
Box 1 Folder 14
District Reports, 1979-1981.
Box 1 Folder 15
District Reports, 1980-1982.
Box 1 Folder 16
Elections, 1962-1977.
Box 1 Folder 17
Evaluation Reports of Entry-Level Physical Therapists, 1984.
Box 1 Folder 18
Executive Director Hiring Study, 1977.
Box 1 Folder 19
H.E.W. Grant Applications, undated.
Box 1 Folder 20
Insurance Issues, 1961.
Box 1 Folder 21
Insurance Issues, 1961-1980.
Box 1 Folder 22
Insurance Issues, 1986-1986.
Box 1 Folder 23
Membership Lists, 1970-1977.
Box 1 Folder 24
Membership Lists, 1970-1977.
Box 1 Folder 25
Miscellaneous Issues, undated.
Box 1 Folder 26
Physical Therapy Committee, 1970-1975.
Box 1 Folder 27
P.T. Assistant Programs, 1972-1975.
Box 1 Folder 28
P.T. Assistant Programs, 1972-1975.
Box 1 Folder 29
P.T. Assistant Rules, undated.
Box 1 Folder 30
P.T. Audit Feasibility Study, 1974-1975.
Box 1 Folder 31
P.T. Audit Feasibility Study, 1974-1975.
Box 1 Folder 32
Manual, 1979.
Box 2 Folder 1
Manual, 1979.
Box 2 Folder 2
Manual, 1996.
Box 2 Folder 3
Manual, 1996.
Box 2 Folder 4
Manual, 1996.
Box 2 Folder 5
Board Meetings, undated.
Box 2 Folder 6
Chapter Procedure Manual, undated.
Box 2 Folder 7
Disciplinary Action, 1979, 1982.
Box 2 Folder 8
Elections, 1981, 1982, 1986.
Box 2 Folder 9
State Meeting Exhibits Guidelines and Recommendations, undated.
Box 2 Folder 10
Peer Review Manual, undated.
Box 2 Folder 11
Practice Survey, 1981, 1985.
Box 2 Folder 12
Private Practice Special Interest Group, undated.
Box 2 Folder 13
Professional Development Committee Report, 1986.
Box 2 Folder 14
Publications Committee, 1980-1981.
Box 2 Folder 15
Quality Assurance Committee, 1976.
Box 2 Folder 16
Self-Employed Section, 1975-1977.
Box 2 Folder 17
Speakers, 1975.
Box 2 Folder 18
Evaluation, 1982.
Box 2 Folder 19
Future Reorganization, 1980.
Box 2 Folder 20
Practice, 1980-1983.
Box 2 Folder 21
Reorganization, 1981, 1987.
Box 2 Folder 22
School Therapy, 1976, 1977.
Box 2 Folder 23
Temple University/Urban Archives Report, 1983.
Box 2 Folder 24
Therapeutic Exercise Plan, 1977.
Box 2 Folder 25
Travel, 1982-1983.
Box 2 Folder 26
Board of directors meetings, 1961, 1964.
Box 2 Folder 27
Board of directors meetings, October 1969.
Box 2 Folder 28
Board of directors meetings (minutes only), 1969-1977.
Box 2 Folder 29
Board of directors meetings, April and September 1970.
Box 2 Folder 30
Board of directors meetings, May and October 1971.
Box 2 Folder 31
Board of directors meetings, April 1972.
Box 2 Folder 32
Board of directors meetings, October 1973.
Box 2 Folder 33
Board of directors meetings, 1973-1974.
Box 2 Folder 34
Board of directors meetings (President's address only), 1973-1977.
Box 2 Folder 35
Board of directors meetings, May 1974.
Box 2 Folder 36
Board of directors meetings, May 1975.
Box 2 Folder 37
Board of directors meetings, October 1975.
Box 2 Folder 38
Board of directors meetings, May 1976.
Box 2 Folder 39
Board of directors meetings, October 1976.
Box 2 Folder 40
Board of directors meetings, May 1977.
Box 3 Folder 1
Board of directors meetings, May 1977.
Box 3 Folder 2
Board of directors meetings, October 1977.
Box 3 Folder 3
Board of directors meetings, May 1978.
Box 3 Folder 4
Board of directors meetings, November 1978.
Box 3 Folder 5
Board of directors meetings, November 1978.
Box 3 Folder 6
Board of directors meetings, May 1979.
Box 3 Folder 7
Board of directors meetings, May 1979.
Box 3 Folder 8
Board of directors meetings, November 1979.
Box 3 Folder 9
Board of directors meetings, May 1980.
Box 3 Folder 10
Board of directors meetings, May 1980.
Box 3 Folder 11
Board of directors meetings, October 1980.
Box 3 Folder 12
Board of directors meetings, October 1980.
Box 3 Folder 13
Board of directors meetings, October 1980.
Box 3 Folder 14
Board of directors meetings, May 1981.
Box 3 Folder 15
Board of directors meetings, May 1981.
Box 3 Folder 16
Board of directors meetings, May 1981.
Box 3 Folder 17
Board of directors meetings, May 1981.
Box 3 Folder 18
Board of directors meetings, November 1981.
Box 3 Folder 19
Board of directors meetings, November 1981.
Box 3 Folder 20
Board of directors meetings, May 1982.
Box 3 Folder 21
Board of directors meetings, May 1982.
Box 3 Folder 22
Board of directors meetings, May 1982.
Box 3 Folder 23
Board of directors meetings, May 1982.
Box 3 Folder 24
Board of directors meetings, November 1982.
Box 3 Folder 25
Board of directors meetings, November 1982.
Box 3 Folder 26
Board of directors meetings, November 1982.
Box 3 Folder 27
Board of directors meetings, November 1982.
Box 4 Folder 1
Board of directors meetings, November 1982.
Box 4 Folder 2
Board of directors meetings, November 1982.
Box 4 Folder 3
Board of directors meetings, May 1983.
Box 4 Folder 4
Board of directors meetings, May 1983.
Box 4 Folder 5
Board of directors meetings, May 1983.
Box 4 Folder 6
Board of directors meetings, May 1983.
Box 4 Folder 7
Board of directors meetings, November 1983.
Box 4 Folder 8
Board of directors meetings, November 1983.
Box 4 Folder 9
Board of directors meetings, November 1983.
Box 4 Folder 10
Board of directors meetings, November 1983.
Box 4 Folder 11
Board of directors meetings, May 1984.
Box 4 Folder 12
Board of directors meetings, May 1984.
Box 4 Folder 13
Board of directors meetings, May 1984.
Box 4 Folder 14
Board of directors meetings, May 1984.
Box 4 Folder 15
Board of directors meetings, November 1984.
Box 4 Folder 16
Board of directors meetings, February 1985.
Box 4 Folder 17
Board of directors meetings, February 1985.
Box 4 Folder 18
Board of directors meetings, May 1985.
Box 4 Folder 19
Board of directors meetings, November 1985.
Box 4 Folder 20
Board of directors meetings, February 1986.
Box 4 Folder 21
Board of directors meetings, May 1986.
Box 4 Folder 22
Board of directors meetings, November 1986.
Box 4 Folder 23
Board of directors meetings, February 1987.
Box 4 Folder 24
Board of directors meetings, May 1987.
Box 4 Folder 25
Board of directors meetings, November 1987.
Box 4 Folder 26
Board of directors meetings, February 1988.
Box 4 Folder 27
Board of directors meetings, April 1988.
Box 4 Folder 28
Board of directors meetings, November 1988.
Box 4 Folder 29
Board of directors meetings, February 1989.
Box 4 Folder 30
Board of directors meetings, May 1989.
Box 5 Folder 1
Board of directors meetings, November 1989.
Box 5 Folder 2
Board of directors meetings, February 1990.
Box 5 Folder 3
Board of directors meetings, February 1990.
Box 5 Folder 4
Board of directors meetings, May 1990.
Box 5 Folder 5
Board of directors meetings, May 1990.
Box 5 Folder 6
Board of directors meetings, November 1990.
Box 5 Folder 7
Board of directors meetings, February 1991.
Box 5 Folder 8
Board of directors meetings, February 1991.
Box 5 Folder 9
Board of directors meetings, May 1991.
Box 5 Folder 10
Board of directors meetings, May 1991.
Box 5 Folder 11
Board of directors meetings, October 1991.
Box 5 Folder 12
Board of directors meetings, October 1991.
Box 5 Folder 13
Board of directors meetings, February 1992.
Box 5 Folder 14
Board of directors meetings, February 1992.
Box 5 Folder 15
Board of directors meetings, May 1992.
Box 5 Folder 16
Board of directors meetings, February 1993.
Box 5 Folder 17
Board of directors meetings, April 1993.
Box 5 Folder 18
Board of directors meetings, November 1993.
Box 5 Folder 19
Board of directors meetings, February 1994.
Box 5 Folder 20
Board of directors meetings, April 1994.
Box 5 Folder 21
Board of directors meetings, August 1994.
Box 5 Folder 22
Board of directors meetings, October 1994.
Box 5 Folder 23
Board of directors meetings, February 1995.
Box 5 Folder 24
Board of directors meetings, April 1994.
Box 5 Folder 25
Board of directors meetings, August 1995.
Box 5 Folder 26
Board of directors meetings, October 1995.
Box 5 Folder 27
Board of directors meetings, April 1996.
Box 5 Folder 28
Executive committee meetings, January 1955.
Box 5 Folder 29
Executive committee meetings, August 1965.
Box 5 Folder 30
Executive committee meetings, February 1966.
Box 5 Folder 31
Executive committee meetings, April 1966.
Box 5 Folder 32
Executive committee meetings, July 1966.
Box 5 Folder 33
Executive committee meetings, September 1966.
Box 5 Folder 34
Executive committee meetings, November 1966.
Box 5 Folder 35
Executive committee meetings, January 1967.
Box 5 Folder 36
Executive committee meetings, April 1967.
Box 5 Folder 37
Executive committee meetings, October 1967.
Box 5 Folder 38
Executive committee meetings, February 1968.
Box 5 Folder 39
Executive committee meetings, April 1968.
Box 5 Folder 40
Executive committee meetings, October 1968.
Box 5 Folder 41
Executive committee meetings, March 1969.
Box 5 Folder 42
Executive committee meetings, April 1969.
Box 5 Folder 43
Executive committee meetings, October 1971.
Box 5 Folder 44
Executive committee meetings, February 1972.
Box 5 Folder 45
Executive committee meetings, September 1972.
Box 5 Folder 46
Executive committee meetings, January 1973.
Box 5 Folder 47
Executive committee meetings, March 1973.
Box 5 Folder 48
Executive committee meetings, April 1973.
Box 5 Folder 49
Executive committee meetings, May 1973.
Box 5 Folder 50
Executive committee meetings, August 1973.
Box 5 Folder 51
Executive committee meetings, February 1974.
Box 6 Folder 1
Executive committee meetings, January 1975.
Box 6 Folder 2
Executive committee meetings, April 1975.
Box 6 Folder 3
Executive committee meetings, May 1975.
Box 6 Folder 4
Executive committee meetings, August 1975.
Box 6 Folder 5
Executive committee meetings, February 1976.
Box 6 Folder 6
Executive committee meetings, July 1976.
Box 6 Folder 7
Executive committee meetings, August 1976.
Box 6 Folder 8
Executive committee meetings, January 1977.
Box 6 Folder 9
Executive committee meetings, August 1977.
Box 6 Folder 10
Executive committee meetings, February 1978.
Box 6 Folder 11
Executive committee meetings, November 1978.
Box 6 Folder 12
Executive committee meetings, December 1978.
Box 6 Folder 13
Executive committee meetings, January 1979.
Box 6 Folder 14
Executive committee meetings (minutes only), February 1980.
Box 6 Folder 15
Executive committee meetings, August 1980.
Box 6 Folder 16
Executive committee meetings, January 1981.
Box 6 Folder 17
Executive committee meetings, February 1981.
Box 6 Folder 18
Executive committee meetings, July 1981.
Box 6 Folder 19
Executive committee meetings, August 1981.
Box 6 Folder 20
Executive committee meetings, September 1981.
Box 6 Folder 21
Executive committee meetings, October 1981.
Box 6 Folder 22
Executive committee meetings, November 1981.
Box 6 Folder 23
Executive committee meetings, January 1982.
Box 6 Folder 24
Executive committee meetings, February 1982.
Box 6 Folder 25
Executive committee meetings, July 1982.
Box 6 Folder 26
Executive committee meetings, August 1982.
Box 6 Folder 27
Executive committee meetings, December 1982.
Box 6 Folder 28
Executive committee meetings, January 1983.
Box 6 Folder 29
Executive committee meetings, February 1983.
Box 6 Folder 30
Executive committee meetings, March 1983.
Box 6 Folder 31
Executive committee meetings, May 1983.
Box 6 Folder 32
Executive committee meetings, July 1983.
Box 6 Folder 33
Executive committee meetings, August 1983.
Box 6 Folder 34
Executive committee meetings, September 1983.
Box 6 Folder 35
Executive committee meetings, December 1983.
Box 6 Folder 36
Executive committee meetings, January 1984.
Box 6 Folder 37
Executive committee meetings, February 1984.
Box 6 Folder 38
Executive committee meetings, March 1984.
Box 6 Folder 39
Executive committee meetings, July 1984.
Box 6 Folder 40
Executive committee meetings, August 1984.
Box 6 Folder 41
Executive committee meetings, August 1985.
Box 6 Folder 42
Executive committee meetings, August 1986.
Box 6 Folder 43
Executive committee meetings, July 1987.
Box 6 Folder 44
Executive committee meetings, August 1987.
Box 6 Folder 45
Executive committee meetings, July 1988.
Box 6 Folder 46
Executive committee meetings, August 1988.
Box 6 Folder 47
Executive committee meetings, August 1989.
Box 6 Folder 48
Executive committee meetings, August 1990.
Box 6 Folder 49
Executive committee meetings, August 1991.
Box 6 Folder 50
Executive committee meetings, August 1992.
Box 6 Folder 51
Executive committee meetings, August 1993.
Box 6 Folder 52
Business (membership) meetings, 1970-1977.
Box 6 Folder 53
Business (membership) meetings, 1972, 1974-1975.
Box 6 Folder 54
Business (membership) meetings, 1984-1989.
Box 6 Folder 55
Business (membership) meetings, 1990-1994.
Box 6 Folder 56
Business (membership) meetings, 1991.
Box 6 Folder 57
House of Delegates meetings, 1985.
Box 6 Folder 58

Scope and Contents

Series 2 contains two subseries. The first subseries of correspondence to and from PPTA is arranged chronologically, for the years 1970-1987. The bulk of correspondence is chronological. The second subseries is by subject, of which there are 11 different matters. Most of this correspondence dates from the early- to mid-1980s.

Correspondence: chronological, 1970-1975.
Box 7 Folder 1
Correspondence: chronological, January-June 1976.
Box 7 Folder 2
Correspondence: chronological, July-December 1976.
Box 7 Folder 3
Correspondence: chronological, January-June 1977.
Box 7 Folder 4
Correspondence: chronological, July-December 1977.
Box 7 Folder 5
Correspondence: chronological, 1978.
Box 7 Folder 6
Correspondence: chronological, 1979.
Box 7 Folder 7
Correspondence: chronological, January-June 1980.
Box 7 Folder 8
Correspondence: chronological, July-December 1980.
Box 7 Folder 9
Correspondence: chronological, January-June 1981.
Box 7 Folder 10
Correspondence: chronological, July-September 1981.
Box 7 Folder 11
Correspondence: chronological, October 1981.
Box 7 Folder 12
Correspondence: chronological, November 1981.
Box 7 Folder 13
Correspondence: chronological, December 1981.
Box 7 Folder 14
Correspondence: chronological, January 1982.
Box 7 Folder 15
Correspondence: chronological, January 1982.
Box 7 Folder 16
Correspondence: chronological, February 1982.
Box 7 Folder 17
Correspondence: chronological, March 1982.
Box 7 Folder 18
Correspondence: chronological, April 1982.
Box 7 Folder 19
Correspondence: chronological, May 1982.
Box 7 Folder 20
Correspondence: chronological, June 1982.
Box 7 Folder 21
Correspondence: chronological, July 1982.
Box 7 Folder 22
Correspondence: chronological, August 1982.
Box 7 Folder 23
Correspondence: chronological, September 1982.
Box 7 Folder 24
Correspondence: chronological, October 1982.
Box 7 Folder 25
Correspondence: chronological, November 1982.
Box 7 Folder 26
Correspondence: chronological, December 1982.
Box 7 Folder 27
Correspondence: chronological, January 1983.
Box 7 Folder 28
Correspondence: chronological, February 1983.
Box 7 Folder 29
Correspondence: chronological, February 1983.
Box 7 Folder 30
Correspondence: chronological, March 1983.
Box 7 Folder 31
Correspondence: chronological, March 1983.
Box 7 Folder 32
Correspondence: chronological, April 1983.
Box 8 Folder 1
Correspondence: chronological, April 1983.
Box 8 Folder 2
Correspondence: chronological, May 1983.
Box 8 Folder 3
Correspondence: chronological, June 1983.
Box 8 Folder 4
Correspondence: chronological, June 1983.
Box 8 Folder 5
Correspondence: chronological, July 1983.
Box 8 Folder 6
Correspondence: chronological, August 1983.
Box 8 Folder 7
Correspondence: chronological, September 1983.
Box 8 Folder 8
Correspondence: chronological, October 1983.
Box 8 Folder 9
Correspondence: chronological, November 1983.
Box 8 Folder 10
Correspondence: chronological, December 1983.
Box 8 Folder 11
Correspondence: chronological, January-March 1984.
Box 8 Folder 12
Correspondence: chronological, April-June 1984.
Box 8 Folder 13
Correspondence: chronological, July-September 1984.
Box 8 Folder 14
Correspondence: chronological, October-December 1984.
Box 8 Folder 15
Correspondence: chronological, 1985.
Box 8 Folder 16
Correspondence: chronological, 1986.
Box 8 Folder 17
Correspondence: chronological, 1987.
Box 8 Folder 18
Byers, Jean, undated.
Box 8 Folder 19
Elections, 1981-1986.
Box 8 Folder 20
Electromyography and Electroneuromyography, 1970-1987.
Box 8 Folder 21
Employment opportunities, 1980-1982.
Box 8 Folder 22
Employment opportunities, 1983.
Box 8 Folder 23
Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, undated.
Box 8 Folder 24
Legislation, 1983-1984.
Box 8 Folder 25
Legislation, January-June 1985.
Box 8 Folder 26
Legislation, July-December 1985.
Box 8 Folder 27
Legislation, 1986-1987.
Box 8 Folder 28
Licensing complaints, July 1981-April 1987.
Box 8 Folder 29
Licensing complaints, May 1987-February 1988.
Box 8 Folder 30
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy, 1985-1986.
Box 8 Folder 31
Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society, 1983-1984.
Box 8 Folder 32
Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society, 1985-1990.
Box 8 Folder 33
Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Therapy, Inc., 1986.
Box 8 Folder 34
Statewide Health Coordinator Council, 1975-1976.
Box 8 Folder 35

Scope and Contents

Series 3 contains selected budgets, permits, reports, invoices and liability certificates. This series consists of two subseries. The bulk of the correspondence, including letters to and from PPTA, is arranged chronologically. The remainder of correspondence is arranged by subject to maintain the original order of these records. Most of this correspondence pertains to matters related to the practice of the profession, rather than the operation of the chapter organization, such as electromyography, legislation and licensing complaints.

Budget, 1981.
Box 9 Folder 1
Budget, 1982.
Box 9 Folder 2
Budget, 1983.
Box 9 Folder 3
Bulk Mail Permit, 1979.
Box 9 Folder 4
Chapter Reports, 1973-1974.
Box 9 Folder 5
Invoices, 1980-1984.
Box 9 Folder 6
Invoices, 1981-1983.
Box 9 Folder 7
Newsletter Rates and Report, 1980.
Box 9 Folder 8
President's Reports, 1974-1977.
Box 9 Folder 9
Professional Liability Certificates, 1962-1965.
Box 9 Folder 10
Treasurer's Report, 1973-1977.
Box 9 Folder 11
2nd Quarter Report, 1980.
Box 9 Folder 12

Scope and Contents

Series 4 consists mostly of annual conferences sponsored by PPTA for the years 1968 to 1992. The remainder is of other conferences, which includes PPTA seminars and forums, from 1979-1992. This series is separated into two types of PPTA conferences. The bulk of the material pertains to the annual conferences sponsored by PPTA. The remainder is arranged as "other" conferences, which include special PPTA seminars and forums. Materials include printed programs and other related materials, such as loose handouts and program planning notes. Both types of conference subseries are arranged chronologically. A revised annual conference manual dated 1985 is also included in this series, in a separate folder, as well as an undated guideline regarding the planning of "other" conferences.

Annual, 1968.
Box 9 Folder 13
Annual, 1974, 1977, 1979.
Box 9 Folder 14
Annual, 1976.
Box 9 Folder 15
Annual, 1977.
Box 9 Folder 16
Annual, 1980-1984.
Box 9 Folder 17
Annual, 1982.
Box 9 Folder 18
Annual, 1985.
Box 9 Folder 19
Conference Manual, 1985.
Box 9 Folder 20
Annual, 1986.
Box 9 Folder 21
Annual, 1987.
Box 9 Folder 22
Annual, 1988.
Box 9 Folder 23
Annual, 1989.
Box 9 Folder 24
Annual, 1990.
Box 9 Folder 25
Annual, 1991.
Box 9 Folder 26
Annual, 1992.
Box 9 Folder 27
Annual, 1993.
Box 9 Folder 28
Annual, 1994.
Box 9 Folder 29
Other, 1979.
Box 9 Folder 30
Other, 1981.
Box 9 Folder 31
Other, 1984.
Box 9 Folder 32
Other, 1991.
Box 9 Folder 33
Other, 1992.
Box 9 Folder 34
Other, undated.
Box 9 Folder 35
Guidelines, undated.
Box 9 Folder 36

Scope and Contents

This organization is the umbrella organization of the PPTA. One-third of the records (from approximately 1971-1987) relate to administrative aspects of the APTA, such as bylaws, board of director meetings and organizational structure. Chapter memoranda (from 1966-1976) comprise another third of the records. The remaining third includes correspondence, conference materials and various programs and issues (from approximately 1971-1987). APTA is the national umbrella organization for the state physical therapy profession in the United States. This series focuses on the activities of APTA as it relates to the PPTA and other states, and contains the following: accreditation standards (1986), Board of Directors meetings notes (1971-1981), Bylaws (1971-1981) and a history of the national organization. Minutes of state meetings, chapter memoranda (1966-1976) as well as reports regarding conferences (1972-1977) and other meetings (1982-1987), correspondence (1972-1988) and laws, state regulations and licensing are included. Education folders include two categories: developing education programs and setting requirements.

Accreditation Standards Administration, 1986.
Box 10 Folder 1
Board of Directors Meetings, 1971-1977.
Box 10 Folder 2
Bylaws, 1971-1981.
Box 10 Folder 3
Community Health Section - Bylaws and Newsletter, undated.
Box 10 Folder 4
Executive Committee Minutes, 1973-1977.
Box 10 Folder 5
History, 1992.
Box 10 Folder 6
Meetings - Peer Review Organization, 1974-1974.
Box 10 Folder 7
Minutes - House of Delegates, 1973-1977.
Box 10 Folder 8
Organization Structure 4-8, 1987.
Box 10 Folder 9
Personnel, undated.
Box 10 Folder 10
Reports, February 1982.
Box 10 Folder 11
Reports, Chapter Guidelines, 1955.
Box 10 Folder 12
Memoranda, 1966.
Box 10 Folder 13
Memoranda, 1967.
Box 10 Folder 14
Memoranda, 1968.
Box 10 Folder 15
Memoranda, 1969.
Box 10 Folder 16
Memoranda, 1970.
Box 10 Folder 17
Memoranda, 1971.
Box 10 Folder 18
Memoranda, 1972.
Box 10 Folder 19
Memoranda, 1973.
Box 10 Folder 20
Memoranda, 1974.
Box 10 Folder 21
Memoranda, 1975.
Box 10 Folder 22
Memoranda, 1976.
Box 10 Folder 23
Conferences, 1972.
Box 10 Folder 24
Conferences, 1973.
Box 10 Folder 25
Conferences, 1974.
Box 10 Folder 26
Conferences, 1975.
Box 10 Folder 27
Conferences, 1976.
Box 10 Folder 28
Conferences, 1977.
Box 10 Folder 29
House of Delegates, Handbook, 1982.
Box 10 Folder 30
House of Delegates, Handbook, 1986.
Box 10 Folder 31
NCSL Annual Meeting report, 1987.
Box 10 Folder 32
Conferences, Other, 1981.
Box 10 Folder 33
Correspondence, 1972-1977.
Box 10 Folder 34
Correspondence, 1981-1982.
Box 10 Folder 35
Correspondence, 1983.
Box 10 Folder 36
Correspondence, 1984.
Box 10 Folder 37
Correspondence, January-June 1985.
Box 10 Folder 38
Correspondence, July-September 1985.
Box 10 Folder 39
Correspondence, October-December 1985.
Box 10 Folder 40
Correspondence, January-June 1986.
Box 10 Folder 41
Correspondence, July-December 1986.
Box 10 Folder 42
Correspondence, 1987.
Box 10 Folder 43
Correspondence, 1988.
Box 10 Folder 44
Education, 1971.
Box 11 Folder 1
Education, 1973-1977.
Box 11 Folder 2
Dev. Education Programs, 1977.
Box 11 Folder 3
Dev. Education Programs, 1979.
Box 11 Folder 4
Harcum Junior College, 1980.
Box 11 Folder 5
Educational Requirements for Foreign Trained PTs, 1981-1982.
Box 11 Folder 6
Educational Requirements for Foreign Trained PTs, 1983.
Box 11 Folder 7
Educational Requirements for Foreign Trained PTs, 1987.
Box 11 Folder 8
B.V. Clemons, 1974-1975.
Box 11 Folder 9
GEICO, undated.
Box 11 Folder 10
Laws, State Regulations and Licensing, undated.
Box 11 Folder 11
Physical Therapy Aides and Assistants, undated.
Box 11 Folder 12

Scope and Contents

Series 6 reflects the Board's focus on licensing and regulation of the practice of physical therapy, such as legal reports (1977-1992, incomplete) and regulations (1984-1991). There is also a subseries of the State Board of Chiropractic (1989-1991). The State Board of Physical Therapy, located in Harrisburg, is the main organization in licensing and regulation of physical therapists for Pennsylvania. Included in this series are examinations, legal reports (1977-1992), meeting materials (1989-90), minutes (1990) and regulations (1984-1991). Other documents relate to and are arranged in specific issues/topics, including the State Board of Chiropractic (1989-1991), electroneuromyography (1982-1992), Athletic Trainers' Advisory Committee (1989), as well as miscellaneous documents. The State Board of Chiropractic subseries includes documentation of the sometimes contentious relationship between chiropractors and physical therapists.

Legal Reports, 1977, 1984, 1987, 1989.
Box 11 Folder 13
Legal Reports, 1985-1992.
Box 11 Folder 14
Legal Reports, 1992.
Box 11 Folder 15
Legal Reports, 1992.
Box 11 Folder 16
Legal Reports, 1992.
Box 11 Folder 17
Legal Reports, 1992.
Box 11 Folder 18
Meetings, 1989-90.
Box 11 Folder 19
Minutes, 1990.
Box 11 Folder 20
Regulations, 1984-1985.
Box 11 Folder 21
Regulations, 1985, 1988.
Box 11 Folder 22
Regulations, 1986-1992.
Box 11 Folder 23
Regulations, 1988-1992.
Box 11 Folder 24
Regulations, 1989-1990.
Box 11 Folder 25
Regulations, 1991.
Box 11 Folder 26
Report of Athletic Trainers' Advisory Comm., 1989.
Box 11 Folder 27
State Board of Chiropractic, 1989.
Box 11 Folder 28
State Board of Chiropractic, 1989-1990.
Box 11 Folder 29
State Board of Chiropractic, 1991.
Box 11 Folder 30
State Board of P.T. Examiners, 1975-1977.
Box 11 Folder 31
Electroneuromyography, undated.
Box 11 Folder 32
Miscellaneous, undated.
Box 11 Folder 33
Miscellaneous, undated.
Box 11 Folder 34
Miscellaneous, undated.
Box 11 Folder 35
Miscellaneous, undated.
Box 11 Folder 36

Scope and Contents

Series 7 consists of publications of the PPTA as well as other organizations. This series includes publications produced by PPTA, particularly the printed programs for its seminars and conferences, as well as publications produced by other organizations. Reprints of the PPTA newsletter are also included, dating from 1980 to 1995.

PPTA Publications, undated.
Box 12
Other Organizations' Publications, undated.
Box 12

Scope and Contents

Most of the material in this series is from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. Included are achievement awards (1977-1978), Lucky Blair Service Awards (1975-1980), miscellaneous awards and plaques (1976-1984), one video, titled "Direct Access" and a promotional button, as well as the governor's signing of an act for Physical Therapy Week in 1966. There are three folders containing photo reproductions for an exhibit (no date), an award plaque, a video on Direct Access and a "Let's Get Physical" button.

Annual Achievement, 1977.
Box 13 Folder 1
Annual Achievement Award, 1977-1978.
Box 13 Folder 2
Lucky Blair Service Award, 1975-1980.
Box 13 Folder 3
Recognition Award Committee, 1982-1984.
Box 13 Folder 4
Copy of Photo of Governor, 1966.
Box 13 Folder 5
Miscellaneous Awards, 1976, 1979, 1984.
Box 13 Folder 6
Exhibit, undated.
Box 13 Folder 7
Exhibit, undated.
Box 13 Folder 8
Exhibit, undated.
Box 13 Folder 9
Low Net/Low Gross Plaque, 1972-1976.
Box 13 Folder 10
Video, Direct Access, undated.
Box 13 Folder 11
Let's Get Physical Button, undated.
Box 13 Folder 12

Scope and Contents

Series 9 contains items that do not fall easily into other categories because of their format or order. Subseries include: Legislation/Regulations (1971-1985), Education (1971-1981) and Professional Standards Review Organizations (1972-1976). Included in Legislation/Regulations (1971-1985) are discussions and correspondence relative to legislation and regulations affecting various professions within the practice of physical therapy. Direct dealings with the State Board of Physical Therapy or the American Physical Therapy Association concerning legislation and regulations can be found under both series under their own listings. The subseries Education (1971-1981) contains information mainly on continuing education. The Professional Standards Review Organization (PSRO) (1972-1976) was set up to improve the quality of healthcare through peer review. Included in the subseries is correspondence and reference to two Pennsylvania PSROs: Allegheny (Pittsburgh) and Philadelphia.

Included in the Miscellaneous Series are folders on: Health Policy Institute Manpower Survey (Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1982); Map of Pennsylvania and Hospital Directory (1974); Profile of Physical Therapists, 1978; Rehabilitation Services, 1976; and Report of the closing of the School of Allied Medical Professions (University of Pennsylvania), 1976-1977.

Legislation/Regulations, 1973-1975.
Box 14 Folder 1
Legislation/Regulations, 1974-1976.
Box 14 Folder 2
Legislation/Regulations, 1975.
Box 14 Folder 3
Legislation/Regulations, 1976.
Box 14 Folder 4
Legislation/Regulations, 1976.
Box 14 Folder 5
Legislation/Regulations, 1977-1978.
Box 14 Folder 6
Legislation/Regulations, 1980-1981.
Box 14 Folder 7
Legislation/Regulations, 1981.
Box 14 Folder 8
Legislation/Regulations, 1981-1985.
Box 14 Folder 9
Legislation/Regulations, 1984-1985.
Box 14 Folder 10
Education, 1973-1975.
Box 14 Folder 11
Education, 1976.
Box 14 Folder 12
Education, 1977.
Box 14 Folder 13
Education, 1981.
Box 14 Folder 14
Education, 1988.
Box 14 Folder 15
Professional Standards Review Organization, 1972-1974.
Box 14 Folder 16
Professional Standards Review Organization, 1974.
Box 14 Folder 17
Professional Standards Review Organization, 1974.
Box 14 Folder 18
Professional Standards Review Organization, 1975.
Box 14 Folder 19
Professional Standards Review Organization, 1975.
Box 14 Folder 20
Professional Standards Review Organization, 1975.
Box 14 Folder 21
Maps of PA and Hospital Directory, 1974.
Box 14 Folder 22
Rehabilitation Services, 1976.
Box 14 Folder 23
University of Pennsylvania, Phase Out, 1976-1977.
Box 14 Folder 24
Profile of Physical Therapists, 1978.
Box 14 Folder 25
Health Policy Institute, Manpower Survey Issues, 1982.
Box 14 Folder 26

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