OHSU Hospital Environmental Services slide collection, 1964-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Oregon Health & Science University. Environmental Services
Title
OHSU Hospital Environmental Services slide collection
Dates
1964-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.2 linear feet, (1 half-size hollinger box)
Collection Number
2016-003
Summary
The Hospital Environmental Services Department provides housekeeping and cleaning for hospital facilities. The OHSU Hospital Environmental Services Slide Collection consists of eighty 35mm color slides contained in four sleeves within one folder. With images taken from 1964 through about 1980, the slides were most likely used for instructional purposes in documenting housekeeping tasks at the hospital.
Repository
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

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Hospital Environmental Services Department provides housekeeping and cleaning for hospital facilities. These services include signage, floor refinishing, trash pickup, construction support, custodial work for restrooms, and area cleaning for terminals, public areas, surgical rooms and exam rooms.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of eighty 35mm color slides contained in four sleeves within one folder. With images taken from 1964 through about 1980, the slides in the collection were most likely used as examples to instruct new employees on cleaning practices.

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

[Collection title], Collection Number [####-###], Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Preservation Note

A light table and magnifier are useful tools to access the 35mm slides but not required.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Patti Bucher from the EVS office on March 4, 2016.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Instructional slides (80) 1964-1980

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Housekeeping

Form or Genre Terms

  • slides (photographs)

Occupations

  • Janitors

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Oregon Health & Science University. Environmental Services (fmo)