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William Zimmerman papers, 1937-1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Zimmerman, William A., 1915-1999
- Title
- William Zimmerman papers
- Dates
- 1937-1980 (inclusive)19371980
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2001-005
- Summary
- William "Bill" Zimmerman spent 40 years in medical school administration and his collection includes a wide variety of material in different media covering school affairs. These include photographs, ephemera, and a series of campus newsletters and other publications.
- Repository
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Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
OHSU Historical Collections & Archives
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. MC:LIB
Portland, OR
97239
Telephone: 5034945587
hcaref@ohsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of: one video cassette titled "Medical School History" (undated), one UOMS yearbook (1940), photographs, and ephemera. Also included are publications: "Reports to the Alumni" (1956-1969), "Campusgram", (1964-1966), and "What's Going On" (1955-1969). A 2010 accrual added correspondence, newsclippings, and photographs.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Wiilam A. Zimmerman (1915-1999) was born in Canada and raised in Portland, Oregon. He attended Roosevelt High School and graduated University of Oregon (1939). He soon joined the Business Office of the University of Oregon Medical School (UOMS) as Assistant Manager under Ralf Couch (1940). This was the start of a forty-year career. He advanced to take over Couch's postion as Business Manager; Assistant Dean of Business Affairs (1965); Dean, Business Affairs (1968); and retired as Director of Development, University of Oregon Health Sciences Center (UOHSC) in 1980.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
William Zimmerman papers, Collection Number 2001-005, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Restrictions on Use
OHSU Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections, however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with HC&A to determine if we can provide permission for use.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
2001 Acquisition Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Photographs
|
1930-1970 |
| 1 | 2 | University Publications
|
1956-1980 |
| 1 | 3 | University Publications
|
1954-1966 |
| 1 | Publication: "The Aesclepia of The University of Oregon School of Medicine School of Nursing" |
1940 | |
| 1 | Publication: "Oregon Association of Hospitals; 50 Years" |
1984 | |
| 1 | Publication: "University of Oregon School of Nursing; The Lamp " |
1965 |
2010 AccrualReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 4 | Newspaper Clippings
|
1946-1968 |
| 1 | 5 | Retirement cards
|
1980 |
| 1 | 6 | Retirement Party
|
1980 |
| 1 | 7 | Publications Mentioning Zimmerman
|
1955-1980 |
| 1 | 8 | Photographs |
undated |
| 1 | 9 | Miscellany
|
undated |
| 1 | Collegia Medica Squibb, reproduction print of UOMS campus oil painting, 11"x14" |
1967 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon. Medical School
Geographical Names
- Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- news bulletins
- newsletters
- photographs
