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Doernbecher Children's Hospital records, 1925-2015
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children
- Title
- Doernbecher Children's Hospital records
- Dates
- 1925-2015 (inclusive)19252015
- Quantity
- 2.18 linear feet, (4 hollinger boxes and one large flat box)
- Collection Number
- 2008-016
- Summary
- Doernbecher Children's Hosptial is an academic teaching hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University, established in 1926 through a donation by Ada Doernbecher Morse. This collection, which dates from 1925 to 2015, consists of a variety of records evidencing the growth and inner workings of the Hospital and its administration and fundraising over the past century.
- 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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Some materials in this collection may be restricted due to the presence of protected health information (PHI) or other confidential information. Please contact Historical Collections & Archives for more details regarding access.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Doernbecher Memorial Children's Hospitial is an academic teaching hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. Established in 1926 through a $200,000 donation by Ada Doernbecher Morse, an heir to the Frank Silas Doernbecher fortune, it was the first full-service children's hospital in the Pacific Northwest. Since that time, the hospital has gone on to become one of the top ranked pediatric hospitals in the country. In 1998 a new, state-of-the-art facility was constructed to replace the aging and cramped original building.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Doernbecher Children's Hospital records house the organizational records of the aforementioned institution. This collection, which dates from 1925 to 2015, consists of administrative and financial records, letters, ledgers, meeting minutes, pamphlets and cards, newsletters, transcripts, articles and clippings, essays, and photographs evidencing the growth and inner workings of Doernbecher Children's Hospital, the Doernbecher Hospital Guild, and its administration over the past century.
This collection is unique in that it documents the inception and evolution of one of the nations preeminent pediatric hospitals over the span of a century. Those interested in pediatrics, nursing, 20th century medicine, and fundraising for medical benefit will find much of use in this collection.
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
Doernbecher Children's Hospital records, Collection Number 2008-016, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Publications, 1927-2015Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Writings, reports, memorandums |
1927-2015 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Board of governor's meeting minutes |
1927 |
| 1 | 2 | Doernbecher and Emanuel Legacy merge reports and correspondence |
1991-1992 |
| 1 | 3 | Historical writings, 60th anniversary articles, memorandums |
1948, 1976, 1986, undated |
| 1 | 4 | Doernbecher opening invitation list, contract balances, historical writings, application for admission, donation rewards letter, fact sheets |
1926, undated |
| 1 | 5 | Essays: History of Pediatrics in Oregon since 1910, History of Doernbecher Children's Hospital; Correspondence related to |
1985, undated |
| 1 | 6 | Fact sheets, policy manual, progress reports, development plans, gift ledger, thank you note from governor, administrative memorandums, coloring book |
1975-1979, undated |
| 1 | 7 | Hospital reports |
1928-1929, undated |
| 1 | 8 | Joseph Vey family history, conference center invitation |
1999-2000 |
| 1 | 9 | Essays: Cholera, premature infants, tonsils; residency letter |
1929, undated |
| 1 | 10 | New Doernbecher Children's Hospital opening and open house booklets, invitations, articles, fund raiding publications, fact sheets |
1998 |
| 1 | 11 | OHSU Foundation/Oregon Opportunity memorandums, statements, notes; Speech notes, Doernbecher stories timeline, Frank Boyden and Brad Rude art booklet |
1999-2001, 2015, undated |
| 1 | 12 | Organizational chart |
undated |
| 1 | 13 | Portland Grade Teacher's Association financial statements, requests, receipts, memorandums, correspondence, newspaper clippings |
1932-1940, undated |
| 1 | 14 | Radio talk transcriptions |
1935, undated |
| 1 | 15 | School for Patients radio talk transcriptions, reports, summaries, memorandums, Oregon Clubwoman article |
1934-1935, 1955, undated |
| 1 | 16 | Volunteer program: correspondence, reports, newsletters, volunteer lists, schedules, invoices, |
1956-1957, undated |
Pamphlets, newsletters, cards |
1956-2013 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Doernbecher articles, newsletters, pamphlets, Penthouse Press patient publication |
1982-1987, undated |
| 2 | 2 | Doernbecher Hero News |
1990-1997, 2006 |
| 2 | 3 | Doernbecher Next |
2012-2013 |
| 2 | 4 | Holiday cards, thank you card, card picture inventory, printing order |
1956, 1978, undated |
| 2 | 5 | Hospital guides |
circa 1960 |
| 2 | 6 | John B. Bilderbach Lectureship pamphlets |
1969-1973 |
| 5 | 1 | Children's Miracle Network Telethon posters |
1983-1984 |
Financial, 1926-1934Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 7 | Financial and administrative reports |
1928-1953, undated |
| 2 | 8 | Financial reports |
1926-1928, undated |
| 2 | 9 | Financial reports |
1929-1930, undated |
| 2 | 10 | Financial reports |
1931, undated |
| 2 | 11 | Financial reports |
1932, undated |
| 2 | 12 | Financial reports |
1933, undated |
| 2 | 13 | Financial reports |
1934, undated |
| 2 | 14 | Payroll chart |
undated |
Photographs, 1925-1993Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 | Photographs showing lack of adequate space and facilities |
1993 |
| 3 | 2 | Photographs of construction of new Doernbecher Children's Hospital |
undated |
| 3 | 3 | Photographs of patients |
circa 1925 |
| 3 | 4 | Photography use consent forms |
1945-1951, undated |
Patient and case reports (RESTRICTED), 1932-1938Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 5 | Isolation cases report (RESTRICTED) |
1935 |
| 3 | 6 | Patient and case reports, polio case chart (RESTRICTED) |
1932-1938, undated |
| 3 | 7 | Pediatric patient records (RESTRICTED) |
undated |
Correspondence, 1925-1949Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 8 | Mary Hope Hodgon correspondence and newspaper clippings, early patient correspondence |
1949, undated |
| 3 | 9 | Mynoescin/Tolresol correspondence, radio show correspondence |
1935, 1949, undated |
| 3 | 10 | Outreach and informational correspondence |
1925-1935, undated |
Doernbecher Hospital Guild, 1931-1986Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 11 | Historical writings, minutes, financial reports, members lists, articles of amendment and incorporation |
1931, 1941-1948, undated |
| 3 | 12 | Historical writings, programs, fiscal plans, speeches, memorandums, family trees, correspondence, news clippings |
1986, 1984, undated |
| 4 | 1 | Doernbecher Silver Tea report |
1931 |
| 4 | 2 | Doernbecher Silver Tea report |
1932 |
| 4 | 3 | Doernbecher Silver Tea report |
1933 |
| 4 | 4 | Doernbecher Silver Tea report |
1934 |
| 4 | 5 | Doernbecher Silver Tea report |
1935 |
| 4 | 6 | Doernbecher Silver Tea report |
1936 |
| 4 | 7 | Doernbecher Silver Tea report |
1937 |
| 4 | 8 | Doernbecher Silver Tea donation letters |
1938 |
| 4 | 9 | Doernbecher Silver Tea report |
1939 |
| 4 | 10 | Doernbecher Silver Tea report |
1940 |
| 4 | 11 | Doernbecher Silver Tea report |
1941 |
| 4 | 12 | Doernbecher Silver Tea report |
1942 |
| 5 | 1 | Book of Remembrance |
1931, undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fund raising
- History of Medicine
- Hospital Administration
- Pediatrics
Personal Names
- Doernbecher, Frank Silas
- Morse, Ada Doernbecher
- Phelps, Grace, 1871-1952
Corporate Names
- Oregon Health Sciences University
Geographical Names
- Oregon
