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Richard B. Dillehunt photograph collection, 1911-1927
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dillehunt, Richard B.
- Title
- Richard B. Dillehunt photograph collection
- Dates
- 1911-1927 (inclusive)19111927
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 2004-001
- Summary
- The collection consists of a photograph album containing various scenes of student and professional life around the University of Oregon Medical School campus.
- 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
Richard Dillehunt was born in Decatur Illinois on July 12, 1886 to Gussie and Ben Dillehunt. He attended the University of Illinois and matriculated in medicine at the University of Chicago in 1905, graduating in 1910. He interned at the Cook County Hospital. In January of 1912 Dillehunt began his career at the University of Oregon Medical School, on Lovejoy Street, as professor of anatomy. By July 1912, Dean Kenneth Mackenzie appointed Dillehunt as assistant dean. In this capacity, he kept the school records, wrote the minutes of faculty meetings, approved student admissions, arranged class schedules, and carried the weight of budgetary concerns. In addition to his clerical duties, he lectured and demonstrated in anatomy and dissection until his resignation as professor in 1917. Noteworthy achievements are a segregation of various laboratory branches into separate departments with full time instructors and standardization of the curriculum. He was an extraordinary assistant to Mackenzie as land was acquired on Marquam Hill for the new site of the medical school. Multnomah County Hospital, Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children, the Veteran's Administration Hospital, and the Outpatient Clinic were renowned as a part of "Mackenzie's Dream" but the growth of the medical school can also be attributed to the dedication of Richard B. Dillehunt, his successor and aide. On March 30, 1920, Dillehunt was elected dean of the school at the same time as his appointment as Clinical Professor of Surgery and head of the department of Orthopedic Surgery. He was well known for advancements in surgery and his contributions to orthopedic surgery. He was a member of various learned societies including Alpha Omega Alpha, Phi Rho Sigma, Oregon and Multnomah County Medical Societies, North Pacific Surgical Association, Pacific Northwest Medical Association, Pacific Coast Surgical Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Association, North Pacific Orthopedic Society, Oregon Mental Hygiene Society, Board of Directors of the Oregon Tuberculosis Association and the American College of Surgeons. In 1935 President Roosevelt appointed him to the Advisory Committee of Orthopedic Surgeons. He was chief of the orthopedic staff at Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children from 1926-1943 and a member of the surgical staffs of Emanuel and Multnomah County Hospitals. He was chief surgeon at Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children where he was well known for his warmth, sympathy and skill. Dr. Dillehunt was dedicated to "civic and philanthropic movements and no welfare survey, no plan for social, industrial or medical betterment, omits his name from its directorate." He dedicated himself not only to the medical school but served in WWI. He helped organize a base hospital and went with it to France as head of orthopedic surgery. He began his service as 1st lieutenant in the medical corps and returned to Portland in 1912 as a Major. Dr. Dillehunt died at his home in 1953.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a photograph album of medical students, staff, faculty, and campus buildings dating from 1918 to -1927. There is also a folder with two letters: one of recommendation from Charles Davison of the University Hospital in Chicago to Dr. Simeon Josephi for Richard B. Dillehunt, dated September 1, 1911. The second letter is from Dr. Dillehunt to Dr. Josephi inquiring into a position in the department of anatomy at UOMS, dated September 1, 1911.
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
Richard B. Dillehunt photograph collection, Collection Number 2004-001, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Photograph Album, undatedReturn to Top
Container(s): Volume 1
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Volume | Page | ||
1 | 1 | Dean Richard B. Dillehunt |
undated |
1 | 2 | Dean Richard B. Dillehunt – Kenneth A. Mackenzie – unidentified person |
undated |
1 | 3 | Plaque, Kenneth Alexander James Mackenzie |
undated |
1 | 4 | University of Oregon Medical School, 23rd and Lovejoy Street, Portland, Oregon |
1892-1919 |
1 | 4 | Medical Science Building |
1918-1921 |
1 | 5 | Staff [mostly unidentified] - Center, Dillehunt; W.F. Allen |
|
1 | 6 | Mrs. Miller |
undated |
1 | 6 | Miss Gill |
undated |
1 | 6 | Miss Gwartney |
undated |
1 | 6 | Ralf Couch |
undated |
1 | 6 | Miss Clerin |
undated |
1 | 6 | Miss Davis |
undated |
1 | 7 | Miss Bertha Hallam |
undated |
1 | 8 | Mrs. Notson |
undated |
1 | 8 | Miss Schre[r]er |
circa 1920 |
1 | 8 | Miss Valentine Pritchard |
circa 1921 |
1 | 8 | Mr. Johnson |
circa 1922 |
1 | 8 | Miss Spra[gg] |
circa 1923 |
1 | 8 | Mrs. Davis |
circa 1924 |
1 | 8 | Miss Murphy |
circa 1925 |
1 | 8 | Miss Marietta McComber |
circa 1926 |
1 | 8 | Miss Lynch |
circa 1927 |
1 | 8 | Mrs. McDonald |
circa 1928 |
1 | 9 | 1925 Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children |
1925 |
1 | 9 | Miss Grace Phelps, superintendent |
1927 |
1 | 9 | Dr. Knox, resident |
1927 |
1 | 9 | Dr. Beattie, intern |
1927 |
1 | 10 | Crew of the Good Ship M. S. |
undated |
1 | 10 | Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Gaines, Superintendent |
undated |
1 | 10 | Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Jim |
undated |
1 | 10 | Crew of the Good Ship M. S., (Dad) Schuster |
undated |
1 | 10 | Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Henry |
undated |
1 | 10 | Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Mac (gardener) |
undated |
1 | 10 | Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Tedisch, pharmacology and biochemistry |
undated |
1 | 10 | Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Clark, artist |
undated |
1 | 10 | Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Billie |
undated |
1 | 10 | Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Miss Downing, bacteriology |
undated |
1 | 10 | Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Miss Bloomsliker, surgery |
undated |
1 | 11 | Class Photographs |
1903 |
1 | 12 | Class Photographs |
1927, 1924 |
1 | 13 | [Students, staff or faculty] outside of Medical Science Building |
1925, 1927 |
1 | 14 | [Students, staff or faculty] in front Medical Science Building |
1925, 1926 |
1 | 15 | Hausler |
1924 |
1 | 15 | Thiemes |
1924 |
1 | 15 | Foster |
1924 |
1 | 15 | Rush |
1924 |
1 | 16 | University of Oregon Medical School, 23rd and Lovejoy Street; "After the fire, 1919", physiology lab [library]; exterior |
1919 |
1 | 17 | Medical Science Building, Multnomah County Hospital, Doernbecher Hospital for Children, new nurses home [Emma Jones Hall] |
1927 |
1 | 18 | Medical Science Building exterior |
1927 |
1 | 19 | Medical Science Building |
1927 July 10 |
1 | 20 | Views of Portland from Marquam Hill Campus |
undated |
1 | 21 | Sam Jackson and Sam Jackson Park |
undated |
1 | 22 | Campus views from Fairmont Boulevard, Veteran's Administration Hospital, Patton Road |
1926 |
1 | 23 | Doernbecher Children's Hospital construction |
circa 1925 |
1 | 24 | Portland from Marquam Hill campus |
undated |
1 | 25 | Multnomah County Hospital construction |
circa 1922 |
1 | 26 | Multnomah County Hospital construction |
circa 1922 |
1 | 26 | Medical Science Building exterior |
circa 1920 |
1 | 27 | Medical Science Building exterior |
circa 1920 |
1 | 28 | Medical Science Building exterior |
1927 |
1 | 29 | Housing - Alpha Kappa Kappa, Nu Sigma Nu, Unidentified |
undated |
1 | 30 | Portland Free Dispensary Patients and staff |
undated |
1 | 31 | Portland Free Dispensary Staff, Miss Marietta McComber |
undated |
1 | 32 | Doernbecher Children's Hospital dedication |
1926 |
1 | 33 | Doernbecher Children's Hospital construction |
1925 |
1 | 34 | Doernbecher Children's Hospital site before construction and after construction |
1925-1926 |
1 | 35 | Animals including monkey and goat, and Billie, the animal worker |
undated |
1 | 36 | Multnomah County Interns |
1925, 1926 |
1 | 37 | Biochemistry lab |
undated |
1 | 37 | Dissecting lab |
undated |
1 | 38 | Anatomy lab |
undated |
1 | 39 | Topographic anatomy, dissecting room |
undated |
1 | 40 | Anatomy lab |
1924 |
1 | 40 | Physiology lab |
1924 |
1 | 41 | Physiology lab |
undated |
1 | 42 | Football team |
1896 |
1 | 43 | University of Oregon Medical School shuttle bus |
circa 1920 |
1 | 43 | Rieta Hough, Kent Wilson, Jay Coffey |
undated |
1 | 44 | Faculty and staff: Reese, Johnson, Sutherland, Gaines, Lucas, [Coughlan] |
undated |
1 | 45 | Students "At ease" |
circa 1920, 1930 |
1 | 46 | Faculty playing horseshoes |
undated |
1 | 47 | David Baird with unidentified man in uniform and unidentified woman |
1944 |
1 | 48 | Physician and nurse in surgery with patient using anesthesia |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Students
Personal Names
- Hallam, Bertha Brandon
- Mackenzie, Kenneth A. J.
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon. Medical School
Geographical Names
- Oregon
Occupations
- Universities and colleges--Faculty