Reid "Sam" Connell papers, 1943-2005

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Connell, Reid
Title
Reid "Sam" Connell papers
Dates
1943-2005 (inclusive)
Quantity
10.83 linear feet
Collection Number
2009-001
Summary
Dr. Reid "Sam" Connell is a graduate of Oregon State University and the University of Oregon Medical School, with a master's in anatomy and a doctorate in medicine. As an instructor at OHSU, he taught anatomy, embryology, histology, and neurology as well as overseeing the allied health programs after his retirement. His research focused primarily on enabling those with broken spinal cords to regain function of limbs below the break.
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Reid "Sam" Connell papers houses the personal papers of Dr. Reid S. Connell. This collection, which dates from 1943 to 2005, consists of research, curricula vitae, correspondence, photographs, microslides, sketches, paintings, bones, glass plates, copper plates, syllabi, textbooks, departmental overviews, and minutes, evidencing his studies, research, and teaching career at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).

This collection will be of interest to those following the work of Dr. Connell at OHSU. It also provides insight into his relationships and work with other doctors including Drs. Robert Lewis Bacon, Anthony Pearson, Archie R. Tunturi, William A. Stotler, and James W. Papez. Also included in this collection are sketch and painting notebooks of Dr. Tunturi.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Born in Hillsboro, Oregon in 1937, Dr. Reid "Sam" Connell graduated from Oregon State University (OSU) with a master's degree in anatomy. Shortly afterwards he attended the University of Oregon Medical School, graduating with a doctorate and was appointed to the faculty as an instructor in both anatomy and neurology. Connell remained teaching at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) until 1994 where, after retirement, he oversaw the administration of the allied health programs there.

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

Reid "Sam" Connell papers, Collection Number 2009-001, 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 Allied Health Council meeting minutes and associated material, 1998-1999 (1 of 2) undated
1 2 Allied Health Council meeting minutes and associated material, 1998-1999 (2 of 2) undated
1 3 Allied Health Council meeting minutes and associated material, 1994-1996 (1 of 3) undated
1 4 Allied Health Council meeting minutes and associated material, 1994-1996 (2 of 3) undated
1 5 Allied Health Council meeting minutes and associated material, 1994-1996 (3 of 3) undated
1 6 Embryo sketches (3) by C. L.. Walker 1967
2 1 Gross Anatomy (CBA 410) syllabus and lecture notes (1 of 3) undated
2 2 Gross Anatomy (CBA 410) syllabus and lecture notes (2 of 3) undated
2 3 Gross Anatomy (CBA 410) syllabus and lecture notes (3 of 3) undated
2 4 OHSU academic department overviews (1 of 2) undated
2 5 OHSU academic department overviews (2 of 2) undated
2 6 Glass plate negatives, mounted slides undated
2 7 Elephant embryo photographs and negatives undated
2 8 "Elephants" notepad and notes 1963
2 9 Slides: Function of the Skin presentation, human dissection 1978, undated
3 Human skull bones: ethmoid (9), sphenoid (6), temporal (4), palatine (13), maxillae (9); weeping capuchin skull and jawbone undated
3 Copper printing plate blocks (3) undated
Folder
4 1 Embryo photographs in folder (Face XIII XIV) undated
4 2 Embryo photographs in folder (Face XIV XV) undated
4 3 Embryo photographs in folder (Face XV XVI) undated
4 3 Embryo photographs in folder (Face XVI XVII) undated
4 5 Embryo photographs in folder (Face XVII XVIII) undated
4 6 Embryo photographs in folder (Face XVIII XIX) undated
4 7 Embryo photographs in folder (Face XIX XX) undated
4 8 Embryo photographs in folder (Face XX XXI) undated
5 1 Embryo photographs in folder (Face XXI XXII) undated
5 2 Embryo photographs in folder (Face XXII XXIII) undated
5 3 Embryo photographs in folder (Face XXIII) undated
5 4 Embryo photographs in folder (Body XI XIV) undated
5 5 Embryo photographs in folder (Body XIV XV) undated
5 6 Embryo photographs in folder (Body XIV XVII) undated
5 7 Embryo photographs in folder (Body XVII XIX) undated
5 8 Embryo photographs in folder (Body XIX XXII) undated
5 9 Embryo photographs in folder (Body XXII XXIII) undated
6 1 Fetus photographs in folder (Fetuses 31mm - 68mm) undated
6 2 Fetus photographs in folder (Fetuses 69mm - 197mm) undated
7 1 Slides: Human embryo, elephant placentas, porcupine placentas, Mount Saint Helens ash, maps, and photographs, pneumo thorax puppy lungs 1964, 1974, 1981, undated
7 2 Robert Lewis Bacon photograph, curriculum vitae, family newsletters, travelogue, birthday announcements, health updates 2002-2005, undated
7 3 Anthony Pearson photographs, obituary, speech, correspondence about 1974, 1977, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1991, undated
7 4 Roy Swank curriculum vitae, photographs undated
7 5 Archie R. Tunturi photographs, curriculum vitae, correspondence, research proposal, abstract, memorial flyer, conference announcements and presentation, grant application and rejection letters 1943, 1950, 1952, 1960, 1961, 1982-1986, 1990, undated
7 6 William A. Stotler curriculum vitae, correspondence with Reid Connell, correspondence with James W. Papez 1945, 1946, 1984
7 7 Archie R. Tunturi sketchbooks, watercolors undated
8 Unlabeled microslide boxes with slides (8) undated
Folder
9 1 Microslide box with slides "Pig" undated
9 2 Microslide box with slides "Elephant placenta" undated
9 3 Microslide box with slides "Tuy Hoa elephant placenta" undated
9 4 Microslide box with slides "Tumor clinic pet placenta" undated
9 5 Microslide box with slides "Elephant placenta" undated
9 6 Microslide box with slides "Elephant placenta" undated
9 7 Microslide box with slides "Tuy Hoa placenta" undated
9 8 Microslide box with slides "Iron" undated
9 9 Microslide box with slides "Alkaline Phosphotase" undated
9 10 Microslide box with slides "Fulvus Lemur, Sei Whale" undated
9 11 Microslide box with slides "Acid + Alk phos placenta" undated
10 1 Microslide box with slides "18 day old rat fetus" (1 of 2) undated
10 2 Microslide box with slides "18 day old rat fetus" (2 of 2) undated
10 3 Unlabeled microslide box with slides undated
10 4 Microslide box with slides "Embryology" undated
10 5 Microslide box with slides "Embryology of the pig" undated
10 6 Unlabeled microslide box with slides undated
10 7 Unlabeled microslide box with slides undated
10 8 Unlabeled microslide box with slides undated
10 9 Unlabeled microslide box with slides undated
10 10 Unlabeled microslide box with slides undated
10 11 Microslide box with slides "Sections of rat skin" undated
10 12 Elephant placenta tissue in wax (4 sections, 20 samples) undated
11 Glass plates (35) undated
11 Microslide box with slides "Elephant" undated
11 Microslide box with slides "Human lung volcanic ash" undated
11 Microslides in cardboard sleeve undated
11 Cassette tape "Platelets" undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Anatomy
  • Medical Illustration
  • Neurology

Personal Names

  • Bacon, Robert L. (Robert Lewis), 1918-
  • Papez, James W. (James Wenceslas), 1883-
  • Pearson, Anthony A.
  • Stotler, William A.
  • Tunturi, Archie R.

Corporate Names

  • Oregon Health & Science University

Geographical Names

  • Oregon

Occupations

  • Physicians