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John BeVier White papers, 1929-1937
Overview of the Collection
- Col
- White, John BeVier, Dr.; Gerdes, Susan
- Title
- John BeVier White papers
- Dates
- 1929-1937 (inclusive)19291937
- Quantity
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0.25 linear feet, (one folder)
- Collection Number
- 2010-024
- Summary
- Dr. John BeVier White was born in Shelby, OH, ca. 1898. By 1917, he had enrolled at Stanford University but left school to serve in World War I. After his discharge, he came to Portland to attend Reed College. He received his medical degree from the University of Oregon Medical School in 1927 and completed his internship at Good Samaritan Hospital before entering private practice in 1928. In 1940, he joined the Army and served as regimental surgeon for the 41st Division. He received the Silver Star for valor at Buna-Gona (when he removed shrapnel from his own knee so he could return to action). He remained with the Army until his retirement in 1959. He died in November 1972.
- 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
A folder of materials removed from a book donation from Susan Gerdes containing correspondence, ephemera and documents. Some are hand written.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Dr. John BeVier White was born in Shelby, OH, ca. 1898. By 1917, he had enrolled at Stanford University but left school to serve in World War I. After his discharge, he came to Portland to attend Reed College. He received his medical degree from the University of Oregon Medical School in 1927 and completed his internship at Good Samaritan Hospital before entering private practice in 1928. In 1940, he joined the Army and served as regimental surgeon for the 41st Division. He received the Silver Star for valor at Buna-Gona (when he removed shrapnel from his own knee so he could return to action). He remained with the Army until his retirement in 1959. He died in November 1972.
In our collection of wartime records of the Oregon State Medical Society (Accession 1997-003), we have some correspondence from White to the editors of the Service Bulletin. A letter sent from Australia in September of 1943 reads, in part: "Now as for the Silver Star - just [say] of this "I seen my duty and I done it."
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
John BeVier White papers, Collection Number 2010-024, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Greeting cards (2) | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Business cards (2) | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Pharmaceutical booklets (3) | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Laboratory card | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Ephemera | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Regarding ringworm | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Regarding organic chemistry | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Notes | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Prescriptions | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Procedures | undated |
| 1 | 1 | Documents | undated |
| 1 | 1 | List - assignments for National Guard officers | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon Medical School
Geographical Names
- Oregon
Occupations
- Physicians
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Gerdes, Susan (dnr)
