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Multnomah County Division of Public Health collection, 1938-1993
Overview of the Collection
- Dnr
- Mahoney, Elaine G.; Multnomah County (Or.). Division of Public Health
- Title
- Multnomah County Division of Public Health collection
- Dates
- 1938-1993 (inclusive)19381993
1950-1980 (bulk)19501980 - Quantity
- 6 linear feet, (one 2x12 inch box and one 16x20 box; 2013-025 has been integrated with 7 doc boxes of records.)
- Collection Number
- 2015-007
- Summary
- The Multnomah County Division of Public Health Collection showcases the broad scope of affairs and wide variety of activities with which a modern Public Health department is concerned.
- 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. The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Multnomah County has been serving community health needs since 1854, but public health did not take on a concrete form by city officials until about 1890 with the treatment of illnesses with children, contaminated drinking water and food-borne sickness. Through the 20th century, the Division of Public Health grew in size to tackle issues such as cancer, smallpox, polio and venereal diseases. By 1955, there were more specified programs within the Division aimed towards child/school health, vital statistics and mental health. The Division of Public Health eventually transitioned into sub-programs and clinics with the Health Department of Multnomah County.
This collection is essentially the combination of two collections of records, publications and artifacts donated by long-time public health nurse Elaine G. Mahoney, R.N., M.S. M.P.H., in 2013 and 2015. In addition to many years sevice with the County, she also served as faculty at OHSU in the Center for Research in Occupational & Environmental Toxicology (CROET).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection covers an overall span of time from 1938 to 1993; however the bulk of materials focus on the 1950s-1970s. The Records series consists of a multitude of program records, correspondence, articles, training materials and news clippings contained in seven document boxes.
The Publications series is contained in a single document box and continues a variety of materials. These include published articles, books, and manuals, as well as ephemera like brochures.
The Artifacts series contains two scrapbooks of newsclippings and some photographs. One album has been deconstructed, while the other is intact.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Records, 1938-1979Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | County Health Programs |
1938-1974 |
| 1 | 2 | Tuberculosis (TB) Program |
1939-1969 |
| 1 | 3 | Sanitation-Charts and Forms |
1947-1960 |
| 1 | 4 | Forms and Procedures-Dental Health |
1948-1956 |
| 1 | 5 | Vital Health Statistics-Policies and Forms |
1949-1959 |
| 1 | 6 | Forms and Procedures-Cripple Children Special Ed |
1952-1968 |
| 1 | 7 | Forms and Procedures-Epidemiology |
1953-1959 |
| 1 | 8 | Local Health Services |
1955 |
| 1 | 9 | Forms and Procedures-Immunization |
1955-1959 |
| 1 | 10 | Invitations-Dedication Health & Ed Bldg |
1956 June 8 |
| 1 | 11 | Forms and Procedures-Reports |
1956-1957 |
| 1 | 12 | Public Schools Program I |
1957-1970 |
| 1 | 13 | Forms and Procedures-Family Service |
1958-1959 |
| 1 | 14 | Forms and Proceudres-Poison Control |
1958-1959 |
| 1 | 15 | Forms and Porocedures-Budget |
1958-1961 |
| 1 | 16 | Forms and Procedures-Lab Reports |
1959-1960 |
| 1 | 17 | Job Analysis |
1959-1973 |
| 1 | 18 | Photographs |
circa 1960s |
| 1 | 19 | Forms and Procedures-Index Card |
1960 |
| 1 | 20 | Forms and Procedures-Medical Investigation |
1960 |
| 1 | 21 | Forms and Procedures-Drivre's License |
1960-1962 |
| 2 | 1 | Public Schools Programs II |
1960-1973 |
| 2 | 2 | School Health Agency Report |
1961 |
| 2 | 3 | Field Work Evaluation |
1961-1974 |
| 2 | 4 | Forms and Procedures-School Health |
1962-1968 |
| 2 | 5 | Memo: Transport of TB Patients |
1963 July 26 |
| 2 | 6 | Immunization Program notes |
1964 |
| 2 | 7 | Educational Programs |
1964-1974 |
| 2 | 8 | Multco Health Dept. Meetings and Surveys |
1965-1974 |
| 2 | 9 | Home Health Agency |
1966-1970 |
| 2 | 10 | Programs, Trends and Objectives |
1967-1974 |
| 2 | 11 | Nursing Supervisor's Meetings |
1969 |
| 2 | 12 | Procedure for Pan-Jet gun use |
1969 |
| 2 | 13 | Committee Meetings |
1969-1971 |
| 2 | 14 | Orientation Committee |
1969-1973 |
| 2 | 15 | Changes in Community Health Worker Requirements |
1969-1974 |
| 2 | 16 | Meeting Minutes |
1969-1974 |
| 2 | 17 | Eleanor Palmquist retirement |
1970 |
| 2 | 18 | Home Health Agency Advisory Committee |
1970 |
| 2 | 19 | New Projects |
1970 |
| 2 | 20 | Home Health Aide Workshops |
1970-1973 |
| 2 | 21 | Agenda Multco Home Health Agency Advisory Mtg |
1971 September 28 |
| 3 | 1 | Committee Meetings |
1971 |
| 3 | 2 | Multco Pub Hlth Div. Nurses Staff Council Bylaws |
1971 |
| 3 | 3 | Objectives for PCC and Other Training |
1971 |
| 3 | 4 | Parent-Child Health Program |
1971 |
| 3 | 5 | David Douglas Public Schools |
1971-1972 |
| 3 | 6 | Field Evaluations |
1971-1972 |
| 3 | 7 | P.N.P. Conferences-Attendance Lists and Syllabi |
1971-1972 |
| 3 | 8 | Supervisors' Meeting Minutes |
1971-1972 |
| 3 | 9 | Continuing Education for Nurses |
1971-1973 |
| 3 | 10 | Maternal-Infant Care Project (MIC) |
1971-1973 |
| 3 | 11 | Well Child Clinic |
1971-1973 |
| 3 | 12 | Community Health Programs |
1971-1974 |
| 3 | 13 | Correspondence |
1971-1974 |
| 3 | 14 | Early Child Development |
1971-1974 |
| 3 | 15 | New Hires and Orientation |
1971-1974 |
| 3 | 16 | Audiology |
1972 |
| 3 | 17 | Committee Meetings |
1972 |
| 3 | 18 | Correspondence-Continuing Education |
1972 |
| 3 | 19 | Home Health Agency Advisory Committee |
1972 |
| 3 | 20 | Latch-Key and Information Referral-E. Multco. |
1972 |
| 4 | 1 | Mary Hughes Leadership Conference USC I |
1972 |
| 4 | 2 | Mary Hughes Leadership Conference USC II |
1972 |
| 4 | 3 | Pediatric Health Nursing Programs & Problems |
1972 |
| 4 | 4 | Public Health Nursing Reporting Systems |
1972 |
| 4 | 5 | Nursing Personnel Policies-Multnomah Co. |
1972-1973 |
| 4 | 6 | Team Nursing Conferences |
1972-1973 |
| 4 | 7 | Clinic Procedures |
1972-1974 |
| 4 | 8 | In-Service Education and Orientation |
1972-1974 |
| 4 | 9 | Sanitation |
1972-1977 |
| 4 | 10 | Admin/Coordinator Meeting Minutes |
1973 |
| 4 | 11 | Area Implementation and Development (AID) Teams |
1973 |
| 4 | 12 | Area Supervisor Meetings |
1973 |
| 4 | 13 | Committee Meetings |
1973 |
| 4 | 14 | Community Healthcare Seminar |
1973 |
| 4 | 15 | Community Health Nurse Supervisor Conference |
1973 |
| 4 | 16 | Community Health Nurses Vacancies |
1973 |
| 4 | 17 | Education |
1973 |
| 5 | 1 | Job Descriptions |
1973 |
| 5 | 2 | Supervisory Program Coordination Grouup |
1973 |
| 5 | 3 | Administrative Program Committees |
1973 August 14 |
| 5 | 4 | Student Observers in TB Clinics-memo |
1973 October 4 |
| 5 | 5 | Committee Meetings and Reports |
1973-1974 |
| 5 | 6 | Mt. Hood Comm. College Nursing class |
1973-1974 |
| 5 | 7 | Community Health Workers Conference |
1974 |
| 5 | 8 | History-State Board of Health |
1974 |
| 5 | 9 | Inservice Design |
1974 |
| 5 | 10 | Inservice Staff Eduation Committee |
1974 |
| 5 | 11 | Mt Hood C.C. Basic Nursing Science Class |
1974 |
| 5 | 12 | Multco. Human Services Seniority Charts |
1974 |
| 5 | 13 | Multnomah Co. Organizational Chart |
1974 |
| 5 | 14 | Nursing Science Class AH16 |
1974 |
| 5 | 15 | Proposal Reorganize and Revitalize County Govt. |
1974 |
| 5 | 16 | Supervisor's Meeting Minutes |
1974 |
| 5 | 17 | ABLE Project (Asian BiLingual Education) |
1977 |
| 5 | 18 | Nursing Home Staff Problems |
1977 |
| 5 | 19 | Fluoride Mouthrinse Program |
1979 August 20 |
| 5 | 20 | Audiology Program-Clerical Procedures |
undated |
| 5 | 21 | Clinic Problems |
undated |
| 5 | 22 | Edgefield Gardens & Winery History |
undated |
| 5 | 23 | Forms and Procedures-Merit System |
undated |
| 5 | 24 | Gift Contributors |
undated |
| 5 | 25 | Job Description-Asst. Dir. Position #1 |
undated |
| 5 | 26 | Job Description-Community Health Aides |
undated |
| 5 | 27 | Nursing Staff Personnel Policies |
undated |
| 5 | 28 | Organization Chart-Nursing Section,Div. Med. Service |
undated |
| 5 | 29 | PKU Blood Test example |
undated |
| 5 | 30 | Telelecture notes-Child Health & Public Health Nurses |
undated |
Publications, 1948-1993Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 6 | 1 | Vision Conservation-Pamphlets and Reprints |
1948-1973 |
| 6 | 2 | Public Health Nursing Journal vol. 44(10) |
1952 October |
| 6 | 3 | Program Guide for Future Nurses Club |
1955 |
| 6 | 4 | Oregon Public Health Laws |
1956 February |
| 6 | 5 | Civil Defense Home Protection Exercises |
1956 June |
| 6 | 6 | Home Care in Arthritis: A Handbook for Patients |
1958 |
| 6 | 7 | Public Health Nursing Services:How-What-Why |
1958 |
| 6 | 8 | InService Teacher Training Materials |
1958-1973 |
| 6 | 9 | Reprints of Regner Kullberg, M.D. |
1959-1962 |
| 6 | 10 | Guide for Public Health Nurses Working with Children |
1961 |
| 6 | 11 | Administrative Manual Revisions |
1963 |
| 6 | 12 | New Ideas in Public Health Nursing |
1963 |
| 6 | 13 | Proceedings Conference on Growth & Development |
1963 December 5 |
| 6 | 14 | Newsclippings-Portland Landmarks |
1963-1974 |
| 6 | 15 | Medical Clinics of North Americavol 48(3) |
1964 May |
| 6 | 16 | Nursing Manual for Tuberculosis Control |
1967 July 1 |
| 6 | 17 | Multco Dept. Medical Services Annual Report '67-'68 |
1968 |
| 7 | 1 | Maternal-Child Care Manual (copy) |
1969 |
| 7 | 2 | Maternal-Child Care Manual (original) |
1969 |
| 7 | 3 | Oregon Public Health Assoc.: A Quarter Century of Progress |
1969 |
| 7 | 4 | Newsclippings-Edgefield Manor & School Districts |
1970-1975 |
| 7 | 5 | Personnel Rules and Regulations |
1972 |
| 7 | 6 | Pinworm Pointers brochure |
1972 |
| 7 | 7 | Child Services Program, East Multnomah County |
1972-1973 |
| 7 | 8 | Article: "Philosophy, Purpose & Objectives" JONA |
1973 July-August |
| 7 | 9 | Multco Human Services Reorganization |
1973-1974 |
| 7 | 10 | School Health Manual |
1973-1974 |
| 7 | 11 | Personnel Policy Manual |
1974 May |
| 7 | 12 | Blurbs (departmental newsletter) |
1974-1978 |
| 7 | 13 | Gypsy King Funeral newsclipping |
1975 March 4 |
| 7 | 14 | Newsclippings-Mayor Terry Schrunk |
1975 |
| 7 | 15 | Sexual Developments Occuring During the Last Century Reviewed by a Commentator in 2080 |
circa 1980 |
| 8 | 1 | The History of Nursing vol. 1 Index Microfiche Collection |
1983 |
| 8 | 2 | From Henry Street to Oregon: Celebrating 100 Years of Public Health Nursing |
1993 |
| 8 | 3 | An Ethical System For Now and the Future |
undated |
| 8 | 4 | Background Information on Venereal Disease Epidemiology |
undated |
| 8 | 5 | Home Health Agency brochure |
undated |
| 8 | 6 | Home Visit Planning Reference for Nurses |
undated |
| 8 | 7 | Leaflets and Pamphlets list |
undated |
| 8 | 8 | Multnomah County: Good Government-Getting Better |
undated |
Artifacts, 1940-1968Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 9 | 1 | Vanport Quarantine sign |
1940s |
| Volume | |||
| 9 | 1 | Bound Scrapbook |
1940-1953 |
| 9 | 2 | Multnomah Co. Division of Public Health:Growth is Progress |
1964-1968 |
| Folder | |||
| 9 | 2 | County Board of Health "Smallpox" sign |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Public Health
Geographical Names
- Oregon
- Oregon--Multnomah County
Form or Genre Terms
- clippings (information artifacts)
Occupations
- Nursing
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Mahoney, Elaine G. (dnr)
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