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J. Chandler Smith papers, 1943-2002
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smith, Chandler
- Title
- J. Chandler Smith papers
- Dates
- 1943-2002 (inclusive)19432002
- Quantity
- 1.51 linear feet1.51 ft
- Collection Number
- 2005-024
- Summary
- As well as a successful Pathologist, Chandler Smith was a prolific writer and creator of art. This collection consists of manuscripts, essays, articles, scrapbooks, photographs, writing notes, school memorabilia, needlepoint, and curriculum vitae, evidencing his life.
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The J. Chandler Smith collection house the personal papers of Chandler Smith, M.D.. This collection which dates from 1949 to 2002, consists of manuscripts, essays, articles, scrapbooks, photographs, writing notes, school memorabilia, needlepoint, and curriculum vitae, evidencing the life of Chandler Smith.
This collection while housing a collection of Chandler's scholarly articles, is mainly a repository for his philosophical opines on subjects such as war and morality. It also contains a number of writings and letters on famous personalities, natural sciences, and geography. An avid traveler, the collection is filled with a number of scrapbooks and writings on his visits to far flung locales such as Norway and Uganda. His fervor for peace and equality for all people is well documented in his prolific writings and the art he created as visual motifs of his beliefs.
His wife Dorothy Tabb Smith donated this collection after his passing.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Chandler Smith was raised in Hood River where he graduated high school in 1939, valedictorian of his class. After attending the University of Oregon, receiving a BA in 1941, he returned to complete an MD, graduating in 1944. As a pathologist he worked and taught at multiple hospitals while finding the time to write eight books and numerous scholarly articles while travelling the world wide.
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
J. Chandler Smith papers, Collection Number 2005-024, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Bound collection of scholarly articles by Chandler Smith | 1949-1972 |
| 1 | 2 | Writing notes | 2002, undated |
| 1 | 3 | Writing notes | undated |
| 1 | 4 | Writing notes | undated |
| 2 | 1 | "Scientist, Citizen, and University" manuscript | undated |
| 2 | 2 | Travel scrapbook | undated |
| 2 | 3 | "The Education of Dorothy (or Talk About Medicine)" manuscript, hand written note on warmongering | undatd |
| 2 | 4 | Journal article "Thank You" letters, geneaology inquiries, professional correspondence, farewell card | 1956, 1962, 1966, 1986, 1990 |
| 2 | 5 | Hood River High School class of 1938 50th reunion newsletter, mailing list, dead members list, wall quilt documentation and photograph | 1988 |
| 2 | 6 | Curriculum vitae | undated |
| 2 | 7 | Copyright applications and correspondence | 1964, 1965, 1975, 1982, 1983, 1994, undated |
| 2 | 8 | Medical diplomas, certificates, applications, and correspondence | 1943, 1944, 1949, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1967, 1968, 1973, 1975, 1992, 2001, undated |
| 3 | 1 | Photographs of Ernest and Alice Smith | undated |
| 3 | 2 | "Breast Cancer and the Tyranny of Survival Rates" manuscript, "Breast Cancer and the Rate of Survival" manuscript, rejection letters | 1988, undated |
| 3 | 3 | "Mad Cow Disease" essay | undated |
| 3 | 4 | "Prion Disease" essay | undated |
| 3 | 5 | "Abortion" essay, "Stem Cells, Cloning, and the Soul" essay | undated |
| 3 | 7 | Essays: "A Matter of Choice", "A Way Out of Madness", "The Middle Alternative", "The Defeat of War"; Notes and essays on drafts | undated |
| 3 | 8 | Essays: "The Earth Moves", "Radiation for Beginners", "Nonviolence?", "Shinano!", "Gregor Mendel", "Dimensions" | undated |
| 3 | 9 | "Military Madness" essay | undated |
| 3 | 10 | The News Press: Letters to the Editor from Chandler Smith | undated |
| 3 | 11 | "Travel Topics" manuscript, photographs, writing notes | undated |
| 3 | 12 | "Travel Topics" notes and photographs | undated |
| 3 | 13 | Photographs from Uganda | 1972 |
| 4 | "Graduating Seniors of 1938 class at Hood River High School" VHS tape | undated | |
| 4 | Sample needlepoint | undated | |
| 4 | Needlepoint picture "representing man's entry into the world" | undated | |
| 4 | Lapel pin "display(ing) disapproval of militarism" | undated | |
| slidebox | |||
| 4 | 1 | Pathology slides | undated |
| 4 | 2 | Pathology slides | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pathology
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph albums
Occupations
- Physicians
