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Donald L. Blanchard papers, 1995-2017
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Blanchard, Donald L., M.D.
- Title
- Donald L. Blanchard papers
- Dates
- 1995-2017 (inclusive)19952017
- Quantity
- 1.26 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2015-010
- Summary
- These papers consist of materials written and collected by Dr. Donald Blanchard who studied at OHSU and worked in the ophthalmology department. Within this collection are many writings by Blanchard, including writings about Georg Bartisch and his work, a translation of Bartisch's text Ophthalmodouleia, work on ophthalmology, and papers for the Cogan Ophthalmic History Society's annual meetings.
- 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
Dr. Donald L. Blanchard is a retired ophthalmologist and a medical historian. He is a member of the Cogan Ophthalmic History Society and has presented papers including a history of Emily Dickinson's eye problem. Blanchard is a native of Portland and an alumnus of the OHSU School of Medicine. As of 2016, Dr. Blanchard has continued to serve OHSU as a volunteer at the Casey Eye Institute library where he was an honored recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award for his work on the library holdings. His passion for the work of George Bartisch led him to translate Bartisch's Ophthalmodouleia from German into English.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Donald L. Blanchard papers houses the personal and academic records of Dr. Donald L. Blanchard. This collections, which dates from 1996 to 2017, consists of writings by Donald Blanchard, including his 1996 translation of Georg Bartisch's text Ophthalmodouleia, papers for the Cogan Ophthalmic History Society annual meetings, a certificate given to Blanchard, and an Icelandic spar. Blanchard has done extensive studying and writing about Georg Bartisch, a German physician from around the 1500s, who is thought to be the first person to produce a Renaissance manuscript on ophthalmic disorders and eye surgery. In Bartisch's original book, as well as Blanchard's English translation, there are wonderful woodcut illustrations of these various eye diseases, surgical tools, and surgical procedures. The Iceland Spar housed in the collection has been used in ophthalmology for glaucoma management and ophthalmoscopy. This collection contains a bevy of information about ophthalmologic history paired with corresponding visuals and artifacts.
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
[Collection title], Collection Number [####-###], Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Records are generally arranged alphabetically, with similar works being housed together.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Blanchard papers, 1995-2017Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Bartisch materials, articles, and pictures |
1999-2005 |
| 1 | 2 | Cogan Ophthalmic History Society 30th annual meeting papers |
2017 March 24-26 |
| 1 | 3 | Congratulatory Certificate |
2015 |
| 1 | 4 | Kluwer Academic Papers, Newsletter of Senior Ophthalmologist articles, Cogan Ophthalmic historic society draft, Retinal anatomy presentation |
1995-2017 |
| 1 | 5 | Articles and presentations on Henry's Gray's retinal anatomy |
2017 |
| 1 | Ophthalmodouleia book |
1996 | |
| 1 | Iceland Spar |
undated | |
Iceland Spar presentation materials |
2015 | ||
Henry Gray's (Retinal) Anatomy: The First Fifty Years (PowerPoint presentation) |
2017 | ||
"The Retina According to Henry Gray" in Scope newsletter |
2017 | ||
| Box | |||
| 2 | Photocopy of Büchlin original by Heinrich Vogtherr. Translation and article by Donald L. Blanchard M.D. in booklet |
undated | |
| Folder | |||
| 4 | 1 | "Bildliche Darstellung Der Krankheiten Des Menschlichen Auges" (1854) by Christian Ruete (reproduction) |
undated |
| 4 | 2 | "Choked disc and hemorrhage following sub-arachnoid hemorrhage", original painting by Sylvia Ford, contributed by Frederick Cordes |
1952 |
| 4 | 3 | Hemorrhagic macular degeneration, image by Lee Allen |
1940 |
| 4 | 4 | "Progressive changes produced in rabbit lenses by experimental calcium deficiency" (images produced by Lee Allen for Kenneth Swan) |
1940 |
Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings, 2002-2019Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | 2002 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings Volume I |
2002 |
| 2 | 2002 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings Volume II |
2002 |
| 2 | 2004 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings |
2004 |
| 2 | 2005 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings |
2005 |
| 2 | 2006 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings |
2006 |
| 2 | 2008 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings |
2008 |
| 2 | 2009 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings |
2009 |
| 2 | 2014 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings |
2014 |
| 3 | 2016 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings |
2016 |
| 3 | 2017 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings |
2017 |
| 3 | 2018 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings |
2018 |
| 3 | 2019 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings |
2019 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- History
- Iceland spar
- Medicine, Traditional
- Ophthalmology
Personal Names
- Bartisch, George, 1535-approximately 1607
Geographical Names
- Oregon
