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Harry J. Sears papers, 1913-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sears, Harry J., 1895-1962
- Title
- Harry J. Sears papers
- Dates
- 1913-1960 (inclusive)19131960
1933-1940 (bulk)19331940 - Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2008-018
- Summary
- This collection contains the correspondence and publications of Dr. Harry J. Sears while on faculty at the University of Oregon Medical School.
- 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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Some materials in this collection may be restricted due to the presence of protected health information (PHI) or other confidential information. Please contact Historical Collections & Archives for more details regarding access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Harry Johnson Sears, Ph.D. (1895-1962). Born Daviess Co. Mo.; Stanford University, Baccalaureate (1911), Masters (1912) and Ph.D. (1916). After some time in Berkeley's Health Laboratory as a bacteriologist moved to Oregon where he was the first bacteriologist in the State and of the Medical School. As such he was a the natural choice as head of that department (1918-56) retiring in 1957. Widely involved in all facets of Public Health, Dr. Sears was also an instructor for nursing students and served as Head of Admissions for years as well.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection is primarily correspondence with some publications by Sears, other faculty members, and students.
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
Harry J. Sears papers, Collection Number 2008-018, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immuology
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Correspondence, 1932-1937Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence |
1932-1933 |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence |
1934 |
| 1 | 3 | Correspondence |
1935 |
| 1 | 4 | Correspondence |
1936 |
| 1 | 5 | Correspondence |
1936 |
| 1 | 6 | Correspondence |
1937 |
| 2 | 1 | Correspondence |
1938 |
| 2 | 2 | Correspondence |
1938 |
| 2 | 3 | Correspondence |
1939 |
| 2 | 4 | Correspondence |
1939 |
| 2 | 5 | Correspondence |
1940 |
| 2 | 6 | Correspondence |
1949 |
| 2 | 7 | Correspondence |
1950-1955 |
Files and Publications, 1913-1960Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 | Monthly Charges, Animal Department, Bacteriology |
1935-1938 |
| 3 | 2 | Nursing Examinations |
1942-1946 |
| 3 | 3 | Investigations in Coli O Group 1 |
1950 |
| 3 | 4 | Reprints of Sears and draft material; bacteriology notes |
1923-1960 |
| 3 | Collected Reprints by H. J. Sears and Students |
1913-1952 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bacteriology
- Public Health
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon. Medical School
