Richard T. Jones papers, 1926-1984

Overview of the Collection

Col
Jones, Richard T.
Title
Richard T. Jones papers
Dates
1926-1984 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (2 folders)
Collection Number
1998-011
Summary
Richard T. Jones, current Emeritus Faculty at Oregon Health & Science University in the Research Support Office, received his M.D. from University of Oregon Medical School in 1956 and went on to earn a PhD from California Institute of Technology. Jones served as chairman of the School of Medicine and acting President in 1977 and 1978. This collection contains materials which pertain to the dedication of the Medical School Library and Auditorium and the rededication ceremony in 1984.
Repository
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

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Richard T. Jones was born November 9, 1929 in Portland, Oregon. Earning his BS in 1953 from the University of Oregon he graduated in 1956 with an MS from the University of Oregon Medical School. He then graduated with an M.D. in 1956 from UOMS. And in 1957- 1961 he attended the California Institute of Technology to earn a Ph.D. During its many transformations as University of Oregon Medical School, University of Oregon Health Sciences University and Oregon Health Sciences University, Jones was professor in the department of Biochemistry from 1966-1996 and chairman from 1966-1993 in the School of Medicine. He was acting president of the university in 1977 and 1978. He was special consultant to the president in 1978/79 and in 1978 and in 1987 he was candidate for the presidency. He also served as assistant dean for academic affairs beginning in 1981. Richard Jones served as president of the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon and was the recipient of many research and training grants including the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon's Discovery Award in biomedical research. His areas of expertise were: hemoglobin structure and function; abnormal hemoglobin; protein chemistry; isolation of peptides, blood coagulation; human genetics and biochemistry. He is currently a member of the Emeritus Faculty at Oregon Health & Science University in the Research Support Office.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The bulk of the materials in this collection pertain to the dedication of the Medical School Library and Auditorium and rededication ceremony in 1984. See photograph index for more details.

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

Richard T. Jones papers, Collection Number 1998-011, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

The materials were collected and/or created by Richard T. Jones. Dr. Jones donated the materials in 1998 to the OHSU Library Special Collections. The OHSU Library Special Collections staff processed the collection.

Preservation Note

No special equipment is needed to access these materials.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Speeches, Articles, Photocopies, Books and BrochuresReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
2 copies of "Pictures of the Past, Visions of the Future" and list of slides for presentation given by Jones: rededication of Library
 1984 November 7
1 1
Photocopy of, "And All This Time We Thought", by Kenneth Niehans (story of locating medical school on Marquam Hill)
 undated
1 1
Oregonian newspaper articles [1939-1940] "Medical School Dedicated Library and Auditorium" [ND] "49 Medical Degrees Set" [ND]
 undated, 1939-1940
1 1
Interview with S. E. Josephi
 1926 September 1
1 1
The autobiography of John E. Weeks, a speech given at the dedication of the Library Auditorium Building (donated $100,000 for construction of the Library)
 undated
1 1
Address by Noble Wiley Jones, M.D., to Portland Academy of Medicine
 1951
1 1
Through Brush and Briar: First 100 Years...Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center
 undated
1 1
Brochure: The OHSU Research Convocation (third annual)
 1984 November 8
1 1
Brochure:"We're Blossoming": From library rededication ceremony
 1984
1 1
Memo from John Kendall, M.D.
 undated
1 1
Phone memos
 undated
Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 2
Baird, David W. E., M.D
 undated
1 2
CDRC
 undated
1 2
Campus aerial views
 undated
1 2
Campus aerial views, 1884
 1884
1 2
Campus aerial views, 1920
 1920
1 2
Campus aerial views, 1922/23
 1922/23
1 2
Campus aerial views, 1930's
 1930's
1 2
Campus aerial views, 1940's
 1940's
1 2
Campus aerial views, 1948
 1948
1 2
Campus aerial views, 1957
 1957
1 2
Campus aerial views, 1984
 1984
1 2
Campus Shuttle Bus
 undated
1 2
Capping ceremony
 undated
1 2
Commencement exercises
 undated
1 2
Dewey, Thomas E.
 undated
1 2
Dillehunt, Richard B.
 undated
1 2
Faculty
 undated
1 2
Faculty, 1930's
 1930's
1 2
Faculty in a meeting
 meeting
1 2
Gardens, summer 1951
 summer 1951
1 2
Graduation ceremony
 undated
1 2
Josephi, Simeon
 undated
1 2
Laster, Leonard
 undated
1 2
Library, 1939-1940
 1939-1940
1 2
Library Auditorium
 undated
1 2
Library, cutting trees on the knoll
 undated
1 2
Library, damaged auditorium seats
 undated
1 2
Library, dedication ceremony
 undated
1 2
Library, knoll with trees
 undated
1 2
Physiology lab and library at 23rd and Lovejoy Streets
 undated
1 2
Mackenzie, Kenneth A. J., M.D.
 undated
1 2
Medical Science Building
 undated
1 2
Medical Science Building, staff and faculty
 undated
1 2
Nurses Capping Ceremony
 undated
1 2
People's Institute and Free Dispensary
 undated
1 2
Sam Jackson Park
 undated
1 2
Shuttle bus
 undated
1 2
University of Oregon Medical School 23rd and Lovejoy Street
 undated
1 2
Weeks, John E.
 undated
1 2
Willamette University Medical Department
 undated
1 2
Workmen
 undated

PhotographsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 2
Baird, David W. E.
 undated
1 2
Campus aerial view, General
 undated
1 2
Campus aerial view, 1920's
 1920's
1 2
Campus aerial view, 1930's
 1930's
1 2
Campus aerial view, 1940's
 1940's
1 2
Campus aerial view, 1950's - 1960's
 1950-1960
1 2
Campus aerial view, 1984
 1984
1 2
Capping Ceremony
 undated
1 2
Commencement exercises
 undated
1 2
Dewey, Thomas E.
 undated
1 2
Dillehunt, Richard B.
 undated
1 2
Faculty
 undated
1 2
Gardens
 undated
1 2
Library
 undated
1 2
Library Auditorium
 undated
1 2
Library, cutting trees
 undated
1 2
Library, damaged auditorium seats
 undated
1 2
Library, dedication ceremony program
 undated
1 2
Library, faculty
 undated
1 2
Library, gardens
 undated
1 2
Libraery, knoll with trees
 undated
1 2
Library, Weeks, John E.
 undated
1 2
Library, 1940's
 1940's
1 2
Medical Science Building Faculty and staff
 undated
1 2
Nurses Capping ceremony
 undated
1 2
Sam Jackson Park
 undated
1 2
Shuttle Bus
 undated
1 2
Weeks, John E.
 undated
1 2
Workmen
 undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Libraries
  • Medical libraries

Geographical Names

  • Oregon

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Weeks, John Elmer, 1853-1949--Pictorial works (asn)

Karen Peterson and Max Johnson
2012

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