Margaret L. Clay Papers, 1963-2003 (majority within 1988-1996)
6.5 linear feet
Margaret Leone Clay was a psychologist and researcher who focused her career on raising awareness for public health disparities and treating substance abuse. The Margaret L. Clay Papers provide evidence of her involvement with several health organizations in Northern Michigan, primarily the Community/University Health Partnerships and the Northeast Community Partnership for Prevention. Meeting agendas, minutes, executive board reports, and financial records comprise much of the collection.
The Margaret L. Clay Papers are significant for their illustration of late twentieth-century public health concerns in rural Northern Michigan. The documents demonstrate collaborative efforts to eradicate health outcome disparities in Alpena and Montmorency Counties. Additionally, the Papers constitute a rich source of material related to alcohol and drug prevention at the regional, state, and federal levels.
The Margaret L. Clay Papers provide evidence of her involvement with several health organizations in Northern Michigan. The collection is arranged into two series, Public Health Initiatives and Substance Abuse Prevention.