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Matthew Caldwell class notebook, 1847-1848
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Caldwell, Matthew
- Title
- Matthew Caldwell class notebook
- Dates
- 1847-1848 (inclusive)18471848
- Quantity
- 0.75 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2005-006
- Summary
- Dr. Matthew Caldwell was, of Umpqua, Oregon, graduated from the Ohio Medical College in 1848. After graduation, he worked as a doctor for steamship lines on the China run from San Francisco and later moved to a practice in Phoenix, OR until retirement due to ill health.
- 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. Matthew Caldwell was from or practiced in Umpqua, Oregon. According to Accession No. 2005-011, The History of the Physicians of Jackson County Past and Present, he practiced in Phoenix, OR. He graduated from the Ohio Medical College, March 1, 1848. The Obituary Index Collection 2005-017 states that Dr. Caldwell was born in 1824 and died in 1874. The Edith McCracken Guide to the History of Jackson County Physicians Records (Accession # 2005-011) says that for 8 years after graduation (c. 1848-1856) he worked as a doctor for steamship lines on the China run from San Francisco. Caldwell moved to a practice in Phoenix, OR until retirement due to ill health (1864). He moved to Wagner Soda Springs where he died. He married Mary Jane McCormick and had a daughter, Mrs. Lily D. Blackwood still living in Phoenix at the time of writing.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The notebook contains Caldwell's class notes from the Ohio Medical College from 1847-1848, though there is no indication of what school he attended in the notebook. The pages are headed with the names of the instructors: "Prof.": [Loehe Locke ?], Lawson, Mussey, Harrison and Wright.
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
Matthew Caldwell class notes collection, Collection Number 2005-006, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Class notebook | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Academic and Student Affairs
- Education
Personal Names
- Mussey, R. D. (Reuben Dimond), 1780-1866
Corporate Names
- Medical College of Ohio (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Form or Genre Terms
- artifacts (object genre)
- lecture notes
Occupations
- Physicians
