This monograph traces the development of medical records of the Army in their individual service function, in their compilation as medical statistics, and in their analysis leading to new knowledge -- adapted from the preface.

The Army Medical Department before World War I --Early development of medical records in the Army -- The medical records section, World War I -- Development and description of electrical accounting machines -- Medical records and statistics in World War I -- Special statistical studies in World War I -- Other statistical studies in World War I -- Tabulating procedures, 1932-57 -- Statistical reports and projects, 1932-57 -- Liaison activities -- Summary.