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Albert E. Mackay papers, 1910-1945
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mackay, Albert E.
- Title
- Albert E. Mackay papers
- Dates
- 1910-1945 (inclusive)19101945
- Quantity
- 0.42 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 2002-005
- Summary
- Albert E. Mackay was a noted urologist in Portland and served on the staff of the University of Oregon Medical School in addition to being a member and sometimes president of various Medical Societies. The materials consist of correspondence, article reprints, pamphlets, brochures, advertisements and manuscripts.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Dr. Albert E. Mackay was born on June 15, 1863 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. A few years afterward his family moved to Toronto and there he received his education. He attended Toronto Model School and later the Collegiate Institute. Because of family financial problems he was forced to serve as "School Master" in the small logging village of Port Severn. When he returned to Toronto, he worked as assistant secretary for the Toronto Industrial Exposition, which made it possible for him to attend medical school. In 1883 he entered the medical schools of both the University of Toronto and Trinity College. In 1887 he received degrees from each school, Bachelor of Medicine for the University of Toronto and a Doctor of Medicine and Master in Surgery from Trinity College. To advance his education Dr. Mackay became a ship's doctor and a passenger on a steamer to England. He did post-graduate work in London with an interest in gentio-urinary and pediatrics.
In 1889, his brother persuaded him to settle in Portland, Oregon, a city of 40, 000 inhabitants. He had an office in the Cambridge Building on 3rd and Morrison. The Medical School was founded in 1887 and Dean Simeon Josephi quickly recognized Dr. Mackay's exceptional medical training. He was invited to give a course in microscopy, as he had brought with him the first oil-immersion lens. His classes were well attended by many prominent physicians where demonstrations and "germs," new to the profession, were included in his lectures. He demonstrated the causative agents of tuberculosis, typhoid, diphtheria and many other diseases.
Dr. Mackay was especially interested in a genito-urinary practice and in 1895 he began to confine his practice largely to this field. In 1904 he was made professor of Urology in the University of Oregon Medical School. He became an outstanding authority in the field and for numerous years was on the staff at the University of Oregon Medical School.
Dr. Mackay served as President of the Oregon State Medical Society, the County Medical Society, the Portland Academy of Medicine, the Western Branch of the American Urological Association and the Multnomah Athletic club and a charter member of the Portland Automobile club. In 1938 the University of Oregon Medical School Alumni honored him. After retiring he resumed his practice during WW II due to a shortage of medical men.
Mackay died at the age of 89 on November 1, 1952.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The materials consist of correspondence, article reprints, pamphlets, brochures, advertisements and manuscripts.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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.
Preferred Citation
Albert E. Mackay papers, Collection Number 2002-005, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Urology Items, undatedReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 1
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Small brochure: "Kent Pocket Meters" |
undated | ||
Sales brochure and pamphlet: "A New Hemoglobinometer" |
undated | ||
Document in French: 1 page titled "Prescription" |
undated | ||
Unidentified illustration of medical instrument |
undated | ||
Card of instructions for medical instrument |
undated | ||
Handwritten document: 5 pages, instructions for procedure |
undated | ||
Typed document; 1 page, instructions for procedure |
undated | ||
Reprint: Finney, J. M. T., "The Making of a Surgeon", University of Toronto Medical Bulletin, v4, n4 |
1930 June | ||
Incomplete copy of a lecture cut from unknown source; Lower, William E. "Urology As A Specialty" |
undated | ||
Reprint: " Urologic Progress During the Past Twenty-Five Years", Reaves, J. U., The Journal of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, v3 n12 |
1934 June | ||
Pamphlet: Rigleb, Dr. Otto, "The Historical Development of the Cystoscope as an Optical Instrument", |
undated | ||
Sales brochure and pamphlet: "A New Hemoglobinometer" same item as # 2 |
undated | ||
Reprint: The Lancet, Frankidd, "A Lecture of the Treatment of Epithelial Rumors of the Urinary Bladder" |
1923 March | ||
Reprint: The American Journal of Surgery, ; Gibson, Thomas E. "Simplified Procedure for the Treatment of impassable Urethral Stricture and Rupture of the Urethra" |
1945 April | ||
Postcard advertisement for medic instrument |
undated | ||
Document in French: Dr. Cachelim, "Diviseur Vesical Gradue" |
undated | ||
Sales Pamphlet: "The F. Tilden Brown Composite Cystoscope" |
undated | ||
Reprint from The American Journal of Surgery; Buerger, Leo, "On Methods of Posterior Urethroscopy with a Description of a New Cysto-Urethroscope" |
1910 May | ||
Article: Wehrbein, Heinrich L. "The Apparatus Magnus of Mariano Scento" |
undated | ||
Photo reproduction of medical instrument |
undated | ||
Package delivery notice, handwritten |
1925 | ||
Pamphlet: "McCarthy For oblique Pan-Endoscope" |
1925 March | ||
Pamphlet: Lewis, Bransford, "Originality & Priority in Modern Cytoscopes, A Reply to Dr. F. Tildon Brown" |
undated | ||
Advertisement for Bovie Electro – Surgical Unit |
undated | ||
Reprint: The American Journal of Dermatology; Buerger, Leo, "On New Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment of Lesions of the Neck of the Bladder and Posterior Urethra" |
1911 | ||
Pamphlet: Dakin, Wirt B., "Believe It or Nots in Urology" |
1943 | ||
Pamphlet: Dakin, Wirt B., "Believe It or Nots in Urology" |
1934 | ||
Document in German |
undated | ||
Reprint: The Journal of Urology; MacKay, Albert E., "The Pioneer Urologist" |
1930 September | ||
postcard |
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postcard |
ManuscriptsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 2
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Manuscript untitled |
undated | ||
Long manuscript of lectures given to medical students, 4 illustrations, unsigned over 60 pages |
undated | ||
Draft manuscript untitled over 70 pages |
undated | ||
"Urinary Tract Lithiasis" |
undated | ||
Loose pages typed and handwritten |
undated | ||
"Litholopaxy" |
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8 page untitled manuscript |
undated | ||
4 copies of Biography of Albert E. Mackay by Franklin P. Johnson |
undated |
K. A. J. Mackenzie FundReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 3
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Program of 13th Annual Meeting of North Pacific Surgical Association |
undated | ||
Check book some information on stubs with small account book in pocket |
undated | ||
Memo plus small handwritten note |
1922 November 9 | ||
Several loose pages as a list of names and addresses some handwritten some typed |
undated | ||
Bank deposit slips to the K. A. J. Mackenzie Fund, 2 small pieces of paper with figures and an envelope with figures |
undated | ||
More lists of names and doctors and buildings some handwritten some typed and schools listed by northwest state |
undated | ||
Correspondence |
undated | ||
A sketch of purposed plaque |
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Invoice for Box file |
undated | ||
Correspondence, envelope faces, photo of purposed plaque with critical points of interest written on envelope, many of these pieces have dollar amounts scribbled in letter or envelope |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Urology
Corporate Names
- Multnomah County Medical Society
- Oregon State Medical Society
- University of Oregon. Medical School
Geographical Names
- Oregon