Descriptive Summary
Creator: Michael V. R. Thomason, 1942-
Title: Michael V. R. Thomason / USA Foundation Papers
Dates: 2000-2002
Quantity: 1 cubic foot
Abstract: Minutes, correspondence, legal papers, newsclippings, and financial records relating to Thomason's activities while serving on the USA Foundation board of directors.
Accession: 02-09-390

Biographical Note
Michael V. R. Thomason was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, in 1942. He earned his Ph.D. degree in history from Duke University and taught in the history department of the University of South Alabama from 1970 through 2006. From 2000 to 2002, Thomason served on the board of the USA Foundation and played an important role in the settlement of the dispute over the Grant’s Pass area between the university and the state of Alabama.

Scope and Content
Consists of documents relating to the Grant's Pass dispute, as well as other material about the Foundation including minutes, correspondence, legal papers, newsclippings, and financial records.

Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.

Preferred Citation
Michael V. R. Thomason / USA Foundation Papers, The Doy Leale MCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama

Collection Inventory

Foundation Printed Material
1. Articles of Incorporation
2. Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
3. Board of Directors – Directory
4. Board Meeting Minutes 2000-2001
5. By-Laws of Foundation
6. Foundation Committees
7. Foundation Support of USA
8. Independent Accountants’ Report for Foundation
9. Memos
10. “Midweek Memo,” Oct. 10, 2001
11. Mission Statement of Foundation
12. News Articles
13. Notes
14. Prime Health Co. Executive Summary Status
15. Progress Reports of USA Programs
16. Proposals for University
17. Resolution of Board of Directors
18. Tax Return of 2001
19. Dr. M. Thomason Curriculum Vitae
20. “Vision Blueprint” (USA Hospital Cancer Program)

Correspondence
1. 2002
2. 2001
3. 2000
4. Personal
5. Misc.

Financial Statements of Foundation
1. September 30, 2001
2. June 30, 2001
3. March 31, 2001
4. December 31, 2000

Legal
1. Affidavit – Janet B. Bolton
2. Affidavit – Dr. Steven Stokes
3. Correspondence
4. Defendants’ Brief on Oppression
5. Defendants’ Supplimental Brief
6. Motion to Bificurate
7. Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement
8. Motion for Preliminary Injunction
9. Order
10. Order for Dismissal
11. Reponse to Motion for Preliminary Injunction
12. Settlement Agreement

Board Meeting, October 7, 2001
1. Agenda
2. Minutes
3. PrimeHealth Companies Executive Summary
4. PrimeHealth Companies Financial Statement
5. PrimeHealth Companies Credit Lines/Repayment Information
6. PrimeHealth Companies Correspondence to USA Hospitals
7. PrimeHealth Companies Correspondence to USA Foundation Health Services
8. Resolution $20 Million Clinical Support Fund
9. Requests for Continuing or New Grants
10. Financial Statement – June 30, 1999

Board Meeting, June 7, 2002
1. Agenda
2. Minutes
3. Resolution
4. Faculty Representatives Curriculum Vitaes
5. Foundation Contributions
6. Correspondence
7. Requests for Proposals
8. Foundation Disbursements
9. Financial Statements
10. PrimeHealth Companies