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Willamette University Medical Department records, 1863-1910
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Willamette University. College of Medicine
- Title
- Willamette University Medical Department records
- Dates
- 1863-1910 (inclusive)18631910
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- WUA057
- Summary
- This collection contains copies of the Medical Department catalogues and copies of the medical journal, Oregon Medical & Surgical Reporter. Also included are faculty meeting correspondence and annual reports of the Medical Department.
- Repository
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Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem, OR
97301
Telephone: 5033706866
Fax: 5033706141
archives@willamette.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open to researchers.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Willamette University organized a Medical Department as part of the university in 1867. The school opened with 24 students led by Dr. Horace Carpenter. In 1874, the school had 14 students and 11 professors. Women were attending the school of medicine by 1877 and the department was located in University [now Waller] Hall.
In 1880 the Medical Department, now called the College of Medicine, moved to Portland, stating the need for better facilities. However, the school returned to Willamette University in 1895 where it was housed in Waller Hall and other buildings. In 1906 the school moved into a new building on the northwest section of the campus. By 1909 the school had an enrollment of 29 and a staff of 16. At that time entering students were not required to have even completed high school.
In September, 1913, Willamette's Medical school merged with that of the University of Oregon and the 40 students from Salem transferred to Oregon's campus located in northwest Portland. In 1919 the school relocated to Marquam Hill in southwest Portland where the school still stands as Oregon Health & Science University.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains the Medical Department catalogues and annual announcements for the years 1870-1910. It also contains copies of the Oregon Medical & Surgical Reporter, a medical journal published by the Willamette University Medical Department, from 1869-1871.
The medical journal was established by the Willamette University medical faculty in 1869. The editors were Dr. Fiske and Dr. Carpenter with faculty as publishers. Vol. 1 was published in November, 1869 with the state purpose of furthering the best interests of the medical profession in Oregon. The original intention was that the Willamette University medical faculty would provide the majority of the articles, but they were too small and overworked a group to continue this practice. In addition, paid subscribers were few, so the publication was discontinued in 1871.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.
For further information, see the section on copyright in the Regulations and Procedures of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections.
Copyright Information: Before material from collections at Willamette University Archives and Special Collections may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in any collections held by University Archives and Special Collections should consult the University Archivist. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Willamette University Medical Department records, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Items are arranged in chronological order.
This collection is organized into four series: I. Publications; II. Reports; III. Faculty records; and IV. Photographs.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Publications, 1870-1910Return to Top
Publications of the Medical Department include the Willamette University Medical Department catalogues and the Oregon Medical & Surgical Reporter. Also included are assorted invitations and commencement programs created for the Medical Department.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Medical Department materials |
1863-1903 |
| 1 | 2 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1870-1871 |
| 1 | 3 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1880-1881 |
| 1 | 4 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1886-1887 |
| 1 | 5 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1889-1890 |
| 1 | 6 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1890-1891 |
| 1 | 7 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1893-1894 |
| 1 | 8 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1895-1896 |
| 1 | 9 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1896-1897 |
| 1 | 10 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1902-1903 |
| 1 | 11 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1903-1904 |
| 1 | 12 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1904-1905 |
| 1 | 13 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1906-1907 |
| 1 | 14 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1907-1908 |
| 1 | 15 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1908-1909 |
| 1 | 16 | Medical Department Catalogue |
1909-1910 |
| 1 | 17 | Oregon Medical Surgical Reporter |
1869 November |
| 1 | 18 | Oregon Medical Surgical Reporter |
1869 December |
| 1 | 19 | Oregon Medical Surgical Reporter |
1870 January |
| 1 | 20 | Oregon Medical Surgical Reporter |
1870 June |
| 1 | 21 | Oregon Medical Surgical Reporter |
1870 July |
| 1 | 22 | Oregon Medical Surgical Reporter |
1870 August |
| 1 | 23 | Oregon Medical Surgical Reporter |
1870 September |
| 1 | 24 | Oregon Medical Surgical Reporter |
1870 December |
| 1 | 25 | Oregon Medical Surgical Reporter |
1871 March |
Series II: Reports, 1873-1874Return to Top
Annual reports presented to the Willamette University Board of Trustees by the Dean of the Faculty of the Medical Department.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Annual Report of the Medical Department
Presented to the Board of Trustees by H. Carpenter, Dean of the Faculty.
|
1873-1874 |
Series III: Faculty records, 1872-1893Return to Top
Correspondence largely includes a recount of the Medical Department faculty meetings sent to the Board of Trustees by the dean or secretary of the Medical Department. Also included is correspondence related to faculty appointments and resignations.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 2 | Faculty of the Medical Department correspondence
Account of faculty meetings presented to the Board of Trustees. Dean H. Carpenter.
|
1872-1875, 1884 |
| 2 | 3 | Faculty of the Medical Department correspondence
Account of faculty meetings presented to the Board of Trustees. Secretary Protem O. D. Doane.
|
1875 December-1876 May |
| 2 | 4 | Faculty of the Medical Department correspondence
Account of faculty meetings presented to the Board of Trustees. Secretary L. L. Rowland.
|
1877-1878 |
| 2 | 5 | Faculty of the Medical Department correspondence
Account of faculty meetings presented to the Board of Trustees. Dean O. P. S. Plummer.
|
1878-1880 |
| 2 | 6 | Faculty of the Medical Department correspondence
Account of faculty meetings presented to the Board of Trustees. Dean E. P. Fraser.
|
1882-1885 |
| 2 | 7 | Faculty of the Medical Department correspondence
Account of faculty meetings presented to the Board of Trustees. Dean E. P. Fraser.
|
1886-1891 |
| 2 | 8 | Faculty of the Medical Department correspondence
Account of faculty meetings presented to the Board of Trustees. Secretary R. Kelly.
|
1880, 1888-1893 |
| 2 | 9 | Faculty meeting minutes |
1888 June-1891 June |
| 2 | 10 | Correspondence by James A. Richardson
Correspondence regarding faculty appointments and resignations.
|
1874-1879 |
| 2 | 11 | Medical Department related correspondence
Correspondence regarding faculty appointments and resignations.
|
1876-1879 |
| 2 | 12 | Resignation letters, Medical Department
Correspondence regarding faculty appointments and resignations.
|
1874-1879 |
| 2 | 13 | James Browne correspondence
Correspondence regarding faculty appointments and resignations.
|
1881-1882, 1889 |
Series IV: Photographs, circa 1897Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 3 | Photographs
Framed and matted photographs of women in the Normal Training School for Nurses of the Medical College. Individuals photographed include Viola Mann, Bertha Savage, and Cora Rigby.
|
circa 1897 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Medical education
Corporate Names
- Oregon Medical & Surgical Reporter
- Willamette University
Geographical Names
- Oregon
- Portland (Or.)
- Salem (Or.)
Finding aid processed by Rose Marie Walter.
2014
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