The papers primarily consist of lecture notes (typescript copies) for classes in anatomy, chemistry, materia medica, orthodontia, physiology, and prosthetic dentistry prepared by C.P. Mayhall and Ollie M. Lyon, two members of the 1916 junior class of the Louisville College of Dentistry of the Central University of Kentucky. Also includes a small number of personal papers regarding alumni events.
This collection contains administrative records from the project; bioqraphies of health professionals; information on schools of medicine, dentistry, nursinq, pharmacy, and public health in Kentucky; professional orqanizations and other societies; hospitals and related institutions; public health orqanizations; and miscellaneous health topics.