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Wilmot C. Foster anatomy lantern slides, 1930
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Foster, Wilmot C.
- Title
- Wilmot C. Foster anatomy lantern slides
- Dates
- 1930
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (3 glass slide boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2019-008
- Summary
- Wilmot C. Foster, born June 21, 1893 in Sheridan, Oregon, was an alumni of University of Oregon and University of Oregon Medical School (UOMS). He obtained his license to practice medicine in Oregon in 1920 and later went on to become the head of the UOMS Anatomy department. This collection consists of lantern slides used for teaching during his tenure at UOMS.
- 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
Wilmot C. Foster, born June 21st, 1893 in Sheridan, Oregon, was an alumni of University of Oregon and University of Oregon Medical School. He obtained his license to practice medicine in Oregon in 1920 and later went on to become the head of the University of Oregon Medical School Anatomy department.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of three boxes of glass lantern slides used for teaching at the University of Oregon Medical School. Many of the slides consist of hand-drawn art from life, detailing surgical procedures and anatomical studies. This collection will be of great interest to anyone researching early medical teaching aids and art in the health sciences.
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
Wilmot C. Foster anatomy lantern slides, Collection Number 2019-008, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Hernia slides (42) | undated |
| 1 | Perineum slides (9) | undated |
| 1 | Prostate slides (12) | undated |
| 2 | X-Ray slides (3) | undated |
| 2 | Anatomical figures slides (25) | undated |
| 2 | Duodenum slides (3) | undated |
| 2 | Abdominal slides (14) | undated |
| 2 | Prostatectomy slides (14) | undated |
| 3 | Microscopic images slides (3) | undated |
| 3 | Surgical figures slides (12) | undated |
| 3 | Thyroidectomy slides (19) | undated |
| 3 | Arteries slides (6) | undated |
| 3 | Dissection slides (22) | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Anatomy
- Education
- Medical Illustration
- Physiology
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon. Medical School
Geographical Names
- Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- lantern slides
