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University of Oregon Medical School establishment papers, 1887-1927
Overview of the Collection
- Cre
- Sears, Harry J., 1895-1962
- Title
- University of Oregon Medical School establishment papers
- Dates
- 1887-1927 (inclusive)18871927
- Quantity
- 0.10 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- 2005-009
- Summary
- Petition and correspondence regarding the establishment of a medical school in Portland, Oregon.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Medical school instruction began in Portland in 1887 in a state of confusion with competition between medical departments of state universities as well as third party contenders. The unification of the medical schools of Willamette University and the University of Oregon in 1913 began a slow but steady expansion from downtown Portland to Marquam Hill, thanks to a land donation by the Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company. The exigencies of World War I brought with it unprecedented demands on staff and students for war-time service at home and abroad. This led not only to the creation of Base Hospital 46 for service in France, but also the creation of a Medical Reserve for the Army Medical Corps and of a Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program as a permanent part of the institution. Despite post-war economic retrenchments in budgets, construction programs continued apace, and periodical reorganizations achieved ever greater levels of sophistication.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of the original petition of local physicians for creation of a medical school in Portland (1887); additional rules and regulations (1899); undated printed material on requirements and expenses; and correspondence on the role of residents at Multnomah Hospital (1927).
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
University of Oregon Medical School establishment papers, Collection Number 2005-009, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Harry J.Sears biographical file; historical image file; 1999-001 Willamette University Medical Department Records; 2006-011 Harry J. Sears Glass Lantern Slide Collection.
Custodial History
The materials were collected by Harry J. Sears, Ph.D. and donated by his son, David A. Sears, M.D., Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. David Sears graduated in 1959 from the University of Oregon Medical School. The papers were found among old mementos of Harry J. Sears, Ph.D., father of the donor. Harry Sears was the head of Bacteriology at the University of Oregon Medical School from 1918-1956. They were sent to the President's Office and were received by Peter O. Kohler, President of Oregon Health & Science University on March 23, 2005. They were then sent to the Historical Collections & Archives via Lesley Hallick, Vice Provost of the School of Medicine.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| SC01 | Original petition to Board of Regents, University of Oregon Petition to the Board of Regents of the University of Oregon from Holt C. Wilson, M.D., A.C. Panton, Curtis C. Strong, Otto S. Binswanger, M.D., Arthur D. Bevan, M.D., Kenneth A. J. Mackenzie, M.D., Frank B. Eaton, A. J. Geisey, M.D., W. H. Saylor, M.D., G. M. Wells, M. D., C. H. Wheeler, M. D., Harry Lane, M.D., William Jones, M.D., Henry E. Jones, M.D., S. E. Josephi, M. D., R. B. Wilson, M.D. The resolution was adopted by the Board of Regents, June 1887. The document is written by hand on letterhead: "Office of the Board of Health, C.H. Wheeler, Health Officer". The last three pages have pasted pages from the University of Oregon Catalog with "Requirements for Admission, Regulations Regarding Examinations, Requirements for Graduation and College Expenses". [ND]
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1887 June 14 |
| SC01 | Addenda to rules | 1899 June |
| SC01 | Admission, Exams, and Expenses (cut and pasted to letterhead stationary from a printed catalog) | undated |
| SC01 | Letter from Dr. Harry Cliff to Dr. Harry Sears on residents Correspondence from Harry R. Cliff, M.D., director of Multnomah County Hospital to Dr. Harry J. Sears re: the establishment of residents in Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics at the Multnomah County Hospital and clarifies the responsibilities and duties of the residents as well as the recognition of the resident required by the staff.
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1927 August 12 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Academic and Student Affairs
- Internship and Residency
- Universities and colleges--Administration
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon. Medical School
Geographical Names
- Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
