William F. Bergen D.O. was born in Far Rockaway, New York in 1932. He received his B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Detroit in 1953 and graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1959. After interning at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine, in 1961, Dr. Bergen opened his practice in Kennebunk, Maine where he would practice for 30 years. Dr. Bergen was an attending staff physician at Brighton Medical Center in Portland, Maine and served as a State Medical Examiner from 1975 to 1991. In 1991, Dr. Bergen moved to Alaska for 5 years providing medical care to the underserved community of the Kuskokwim Delta and the Yup’ik people. Upon his return in 1996, Dr. Bergen began practicing at the Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle, Maine. As Secretary and Trustee of the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine and an active member of the osteopathic profession, Dr. Bergen was instrumental in the creation of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Biddeford, Maine, undated
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This report details the need for an Osteopathic medical school in New England.
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Osteopathic Medical Education for New England, undated
New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine
Booklet created by the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine (NEFOM) discussing the need for Osteopathic Physicians and therefore a college of Osteopathic Medicine in New England.
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Regarding AOA, undated
New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine
Report from NEFOM on the effort to create an Osteopathic College at St. Francis College in Biddeford, Maine. The report discusses AOA accreditation and the role of St. Francis College.
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Speech, undated
William Bergen D.O.
Speech describing the history of osteopathic medicine as well as the contemporary state of the profession and osteopathic education.
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Working Paper for a Proposed New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, undated
New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
A white paper outlining the plan for a New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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A History of the University of New England, 1985 February 17
Clarence LaPlante O.F.M.
A speech given by Fr. Clarence LaPlante describing the history of the University of New England from the founding of Saint Francis High School through the creation of UNE.
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Correspondence, J. Jerry Rodos, D.O. to William Bergen, D.O., 1985 February 2
J. Jerry Rodos D.O.
Letter from J. Jerry Rodos, D.O. to William Bergen, D.O. relating his thoughts and experiences in the foundation of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Correspondence, Virginia T. Bates to William Bergen, D.O., 1985 January 4
Virginia T. Bates
Letter from Virginia T. Bates regarding the papers and experiences of her husband Roswell Bates, D.O. relating to the formation of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Board of Trustees, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine, 1985
New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine
List of the Board of Trustees of the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine in 1985.
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Dean's Advisory Committee, 1985
New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine
List of the members of the NEFOM Dean's Advisory Council in 1985.
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Correspondence, Loring M. Thompson to William Bergen, D.O., 1984 December 22
Loring M. Thompson
Letter from Loring M. Thompson to William Bergen, D.O. recording his memories from the creation of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Correspondence, Robert R. Brown, D.O. to William Bergen, D.O., 1984 December 21
Robert Russell Brown D.O.
Letter form Robert Brown, D.O. to William Bergen, D.O. including a "History of Osteopathic Education in New England."
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Correspondence, Edward P. Crowell, D.O. to William Bergen, D.O., 1984 December 11
Edward P. Crowell D.O.
Letter from Edward P. Crowell, D.O. to William Bergen, D.O. relating his experiences in the founding of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Correspondence, Jack R. Fecteau to William Bergen, D.O., 1984 November 28
Jack R. Fecteau
Letter from Jack R. Fecteau to William Bergen, D.O. regarding his experiences with the founding of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Correspondence, William K. Seldon to William Bergen, D.O., 1984 November 28
William K. Seldon
Letter from William K. Seldon to William Bergen, D.O. relating his experiences with the founding of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Correspondence, Howard L. Collier to William Bergen, D.O., 1984 November 27
Howard L. Collier
Letter from Howard L. Collier, Vice President of Finance at the Medical College of Ohio to William Bergen, D.O. describing his experience as a member of the AOA site visit team during the creation of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Correspondence, between William Bergen, D.O. and M. Carmen Pettapiece, D.O., 1984 November 20
William Bergen D.O. and M. Carmen Pettapiece D.O.
Letter to Carmen Pettapiece, D.O. from William Bergen, D.O. and his response regarding Dr. Bergen's attempt to gather stories of the founding of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Correspondence, James L. Pierce to William Bergen, D.O., 1984 January 9
James L. Pierce
Letter from James L. Pierce, Trustee, University of New England to William Bergen, D.O. inviting Dr. Bergen to address the Board of Trustees regarding his efforts to bring in the University's largest gift to date.
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Brochure, The State of UNE, 1984
University of New England
Brochure outlining the accomplishments and plans for Saint Francis College, the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the College of Health Sciences.
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Questions of Preference for Mr. Petts, 1984
University of New England
Questions to Sanford Petts related to the dedication of the University Health Center which today bears his name.
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Correspondence, Jack S. Ketchum, President, University of New England to William F. Bergen, D.O., 1983 December 16
Jack S. Ketchum
Letter from Jack S. Ketchum, President, University of New England to William F. Bergen, D.O. thanking him for his efforts encouraging Mr. Petts donation.
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Correspondence, Jack S. Ketchum, President, University of New England to Sanford F. Petts, 1983 December 14
Jack S. Ketchum
Letter from Jack S. Ketchum, President, University of New England to Sanford F. Petts thanking him for his generous donation.
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Correspondence, Jack S. Ketchum, President, University of New England to Homer Waterhouse, Esq., 1983 December 1
Jack S. Ketchum
Letter from Jack S. Ketchum, President, University of New England to Homer Waterhouse, Esq. regarding Sanford Petts gift to the University of New England.
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Correspondence, William Bergen, D.O. to J. Jerry Rodos, D.O., 1981 October 13
William Bergen D.O.
Letter form William Bergen, D.O. to J. Jerry Rodos, D.O., Dean of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine resigning from position as Director of Continuing Medical Education.
