Robert F. Rushmer papers, 1931-1991

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rushmer, Robert F. (Robert Frazer), 1914-2001
Title
Robert F. Rushmer papers
Dates
1931-1991 (inclusive)
Quantity
ca. 10.63 cubic ft
Collection Number
4313
Summary
Writings, biographical features, reports, photographs, conference files and other series of a medical researcher and professor of bioengineering
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Medical researcher and professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington.

Robert F. Rushmer was born in Ogden, Utah in 1914. He received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Chicago. Rushmer joined the University of Washington faculty in 1947 with expertise in aviation medicine. During his tenure at the university, he explored several other research interests, including cardiovascular physiology, pediatric cardiology, health care delivery systems and technology transfer. Rushmer founded the bioengineering division of the engineering school in which later became the Center for Bioengineering and served as its first director, 1967-1975.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 4313-001: Robert F. Rushmer papers, 1962-1988Return to Top

.21 cu. ft.

Scope and Content: Writings, biographical features, reports, and a history, ca. 1962-1988.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Robert Rushmer, 1991-05-21

Description
Robert F. Rushmer papers

Accession No. 4313-002: Robert F. Rushmer papers, 1931-1984Return to Top

2 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Writings, awards and photographs; 1931-1984.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Robert Rushmer, 1993-06-07

Description
Robert F. Rushmer papers

Accession No. 4313-003: Robert F. Rushmer papers, 1969-1991Return to Top

8.42 cu. ft. (9 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, photographs, conference files and other series, 1969-1991.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Acquisition Info: Sharon Larsson, 1994-06-07

Description
Robert F. Rushmer papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Rushmer, Robert F. (Robert Frazer), 1914-2001 (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. Center for Bioengineering (creator)
    • University of Washington. University Archives

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Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)