Publicity, 2003

This series contains documents pertaining to Eliot Snider’s activities as a member of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) Board of Trustees and Board of Overseers. Along with G. West Saltonstall, Eliot was also Co-Chairman of the Overseers. These records include meeting minutes, agendas, reports, and scripts which describe Beth Israel Hospital and Deaconess Hospital merging together to form Beth Israel Deaconess in 1996. The major focus of these documents is the preparation, reception, and administration of this merger. This also consists of the development of BIDMC and Board personnel, as well as trustee applications to the Board of Overseers and the guidelines for this appointment. Memos and rosters also describe fundraising and operations within the organization, including development and governing committees. Proposals and program plans outline initiatives regarding research, education, and alternative medicine.