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Portland Academy of Medicine records, 1986-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Portland Academy of Medicine
- Title
- Portland Academy of Medicine records
- Dates
- 1986-1999 (inclusive)19861999
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2009-011
- Summary
- The Portland Academy of Medicine was established in 1906 and modeled after the New York Academy of Medicine. The Academy's goals focused on the investigation and promotion of the science and art of medicine, and the creation and maintenance of a public medical library located at the University of Oregon Medical School. This collection contains primarily correspondence and meeting minutes of the Portland Academy of Medicine relating to the closing years of the organization, but also includes the bylaws and constitution, membership lists, applications, and ephemera for 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. The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In the fall of 1906, two separate groups of doctors from throughout Oregon met to discuss the creation of an academy of medicine where doctors could meet to discuss advancements in the medical field. On November 9, these groups merged to establish the Portland Academy of Medicine, located in Portland, Oregon. Modeled after the New York Academy of Medicine, the Portland Academy's goals focused on the investigation and promotion of the science and art of medicine and the creation and maintenance of a public medical library located at the University of Oregon Medical School.
The original members consisted of Drs. Simeon E. Josephi, Richard Nunn, Otto S. Binswanger, William Jones, George B. Story, A. J. (Andrew Jackson) Giesy, George F. Wilson, and John F. Dickson. After the merger, additional doctors were invited to become charter members of the Academy and to participate in the creation of the constitution and bylaws and the election of its first officers. The additional members included Drs. Albert E. MacKay, James F. Bell, Kenneth A. J. MacKenzie, Ernest F. Tucker, E. H. Parker, R. Kelly, C. H. Wheeler, F. B. Eaton, Andrew Smith, A. C. Panton, J. D. Fenton, George F. Wilson, W. L. Wood, and William Boys. Membership into the academy was by invitation only and had to be voted on before new members were accepted. The members of the Academy were known as Fellows and were split into four categories: Active, Senior, Honorary, and Non-resident. Each category paid a different dues fee. The Senior fellows did not pay dues and this status was only granted if the fellow had been active for over 20 years. Non-resident status was granted to doctors who did not live near Portland. Many of the fellows in the academy were notable doctors at the University of Oregon Medical School, which is now the Oregon Health & Science University.
One third of the membership dues supported the purchasing of books and publications for the Medical School Library. The Academy also provided honorariums for invited guest lecturers, prominent local and international doctors, to speak at their meetings. In the 1940s, the Academy created the Medical Research Foundation, which would provide funding grants for the exploration and advancement of medical research.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains primarily correspondence and meeting minutes of the Portland Academy of Medicine relating to the closing years of the organization, but also includes the bylaws and constitution, membership lists, applications, and ephemera for meetings.
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
Portland Academy of Medicine records, Collection Number 2009-011, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Bylaws and Correspondence, 1974-1999Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 1 | Portland Academy of Medicine (PAM) Constitution and Bylaws (pamphlet) |
1974 Revision |
1 | 1 | Constitution and Bylaws Revisions |
1986 |
1 | 1 | Council of the Academy |
1987 |
1 | 1 | Joyce Dahl, Schwabe,Williamson-Barbara Gatrell, PAM (2) |
1990 November 16 |
1 | 1 | Gatrell-Joseph A. Connolly, Collins Medical Trust |
1991 September 5 |
1 | 1 | Kenneth E.W. Melvin, Pres. PAM-Collins Medical Trust |
1992 February 18 |
1 | 1 | J.A. Connolly - Gatrell |
1992 March 13 |
1 | 1 | Executive Committee Statement forthe Record |
1994 May 26 |
1 | 1 | Collins Medical Trust Policies and Procedures |
undated |
1 | 1 | Memo, Michelle Hiltner - Jones |
1999 May 11 |
1 | 1 | Timothy R. Bishop, Treasurer PAM-Board of Trustees, PAM |
1999 July 21 |
1 | 1 | Gatrell - Council |
1999 September 16 |
1 | 1 | Dr. Jones' ballots on dissolution vote (2) |
1999 September 23 |
1 | 1 | Gatrell - Steve Spence, Spence Partners |
1999 September 29 |
1 | 1 | Memo, Jones - Hiltner |
1999 October 5 |
1 | 1 | Gatrell - Jones (2) |
1999 November 1 |
1 | 1 | Jones - Fred Peck, President, Good Samaritan Foundation |
1999 November 16 |
Meeting Minutes, 1986-1994Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 2 | Portland Academy of Medicine (PAM) Constitution and Bylaws (pamphlet) |
1974 Revision |
1 | 2 | Council Meeting Golden Dragon |
1986 February 24 |
1 | 2 | Upcoming April Meeting |
1986 |
1 | 2 | Truman Collins Lecture |
1986 September |
1 | 2 | Updated PAM rosters and memos |
1988 |
1 | 2 | Cover letters and Membership forms |
1988 |
1 | 2 | PAM Meeting Agenda House of Louie |
1989 March 13 |
1 | 2 | PAM Meeting Agenda & Minutes (2) |
1989 September 25 |
1 | 2 | PAM Council Meeting, includes Portfolio Valuation 11-30-89; Proposal for a Dedicated Computer System for Resident Education (2); Preparing for the BICC |
1989 December 4 |
1 | 2 | Council Meeting House of Louie |
1990 March 12 |
1 | 2 | Council Meeting Golden Crown |
1994 February 7 |
1 | 2 | Council Meeting Golden Crown |
1994 May 23 |
1 | 2 | Council Meeting Golden Crown |
1994 November 21 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Societies, Medical
Geographical Names
- Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- administrative records
- ephemera (general object genre)