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Mary Ann Farnsworth Papers, 1975-2012
Overview of the Collection
- Act
- Farnsworth, Mary Ann
- Title
- Mary Ann Farnsworth Papers
- Dates
- 1975-2012 (inclusive)19752012
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (one folder of copied material and photographic prints for scanning. others followed.)
- Collection Number
- 2013-008
- Summary
- Mary Ann Farnsworth has donated copies of her papers relating to the Kidney Donation Program which she administered for the Urology Department at the University of Oregon Medical School (which soon morphed into University of Oregon Health Sciences Center in 1974) from 1973-80.
- 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
Mary Ann Farnsworth was born in Lakota,Iowa July 15, 1925. Primary and secondary schooling was in Portland Or. She got a nursing degree from Good Samaritan Hospital (1946), and worked as a Urology nurse at Saint Vincent's Hospital, ultimately becoming head nurse of the department (1970). She then took a BSN at the UOMS School of Nursing(1973). Joining staff she quickly became immersed in the Kidney Donation Program, becoming Coordinator of the program. After leaving what had become University of Oregon Health Sciences Center (UOHSC) in 1980 she remained in a leadership in the state Oregon Donor Program. She became Chairperson in 1981.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection is based on a large folder of materials loaned for copying purposes and several photographic prints for scanning.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Oregon Nurses Association American Urological Association (AUA), Portland chapter- Secretary/Treasurer (1976) AUA President Elect (1977) AUA President (1978) Honorary member Urology Certification Board (1978) Member Urology Certification Board (1979) AUA National Chapter-Speaker 9th Annual Meeting (1977) North American Transplant Coordinators Organization (NATCO) NATCO meeting speaker (1975, 1976,1980) NATCO Nominating Committee (1980) NATCO ByLaws Committee (1980) Oregon Donor Program, Assistant Director (1975-79);p Co-chair (1980); Chair (1981) (from Farnsworth CV)
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
[Collection title], Collection Number [####-###], Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection consists of one folder of copied materials.
Related Materials
Barry, John, M.D., Biographical file, Historical Collections & Archives, Oregon Health & Science University
Lawson, Russell K.,M.D. Biographical file, Historical Collections & Archives, Oregon Health & Science University
Separated Materials
5 b/w photographic prints of Farnsworth at work were scanned for inclusion into the Historical Image Collection and Digital Resource Library.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 1 | Biography | 1973-1980 |
1 | 2 | Position description | undated |
1 | 3 | Development of the Kidney Donor Program (Annotated) | undated |
1 | 4 | Suggested Protocol Oregon Kidney Donor Program | 1978 |
1 | 5 | Sample of Activity log | 1978 January-May |
1 | 6 | Certificates | 1978-1981 |
1 | 7 | Newsclippings | 1994-2012 |
1 | 8 | Speech to Donor Program | undated |
1 | 9 | "Successful Transplantation" article | 1973 June 17 |
1 | 10 | Concordia College -Thank-you note for speech to students | 1979 |
1 | 11 | Kidney Transplant 40th Anniversary | 1999 |
1 | 12 | Transplant Success Story | 2009 |
1 | 13 | Clarence V. Hodges Obituary | 2001 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Kidney Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Tissue Donors
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon Health Sciences Center
- University of Oregon. Medical School
Geographical Names
- Oregon
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Barry, John M. (John Maynard) (act)
- Lawson, Russell K. (act)