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Herbert C. Miller papers, 1883-1959
Overview of the Collection
- Dpt
- Miller, John; Price, Theodore H.; Miller, Herbert C., 1864-1947
- Title
- Herbert C. Miller papers
- Dates
- 1883-1959 (inclusive)18831959
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2010-010
- Summary
- Dr. Herbert C. Miller, D.D.S., M.D., founded the North Pacific College of Dentistry in 1898. As president, he gave North Pacific College of Dentistry to the State of Oregon in 1945. The collection consists of personal papers and photographs and professional documents from Miller's career as an early dentist in the Pacific Northwest.
- 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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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Dr. Herbert C. Miller, D.D.S., M.D., was born June 19, 1864, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Educated at the Missouri Dental college, he obtained his D.D.S. in 1885 and completed an M.D. at St. Louis Medical College in 1887.
Miller began his practice in Nebraska City, Nebraska, 1887; arrived in Portland January 7, 1891, where he entered his practice; became an American citizen on January 6, 1894; founded North Pacific College of Dentistry in 1898 (the building was erected in 1910); discontinued practice and devoted time soley to school in 1912. As president, he transferred North Pacific College of Dentistry to the State of Oregon in 1945.
Miller died on December 20, 1947 at his new home in Newport, Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of certificates, registration cards, photographs and slides, and other personal items which identify the Miller family and document examples of their various achievements and roles in life.
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.
Alternative Forms Available
Some images from this collection have been digitized and are available in the OHSU Digital Collections.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Future Additions
Additional materials have been added as the family of Herbert C. Miller donates materials to the School of Dentistry and then in turn are transferred by Dr. J. Henry Clarke. The first materials were donated in June of 2010 and 1.5 linear feet were donated in February of 2012.
Related Materials
School of Dentistry Archival Records - 2011-001; School of Dentistry Museum Artifacts - see Archives staff; School of Dentistry Photograph Collection - 2011-001; North Pacific College [of Dentistry] Records - 2010-016; School of Dentistry Alumni Association Records - 2010-007; Horace M. Miller Papers - 2010-013
Separated Materials
Published materials were accessioned into the Pacific Northwest Archives or the History of Dentistry collection and were cataloged into the Library catalog.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Certificates and PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 1 | Certificate: Oregon State Dental Association - honorary life time membership |
undated | |
| 1 | Registration cards: Missouri Dental College, lecture sessions and annual registration |
undated | |
| Folder | |||
| 2 | 1 | Passport: Horace M Miller |
undated |
| 2 | 1 | Herbert C. Miller R.S.V.P. birthday dinner |
1945 |
| 2 | 1 | Oregon Oral Surgery Society |
1952 March |
| 2 | 1 | Oregon Dental Association |
1960 March |
| 2 | 1 | British Columbia Dental Association |
1956 May |
| 2 | 1 | Journal |
1943 August - 1944 February |
| 2 | 1 | Loose leaf approval books |
undated |
Photographs and SlidesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 2 | Family Tree |
undated |
| 3 | Fond Memories Summer |
1966 | |
| 3 | 32 European vacation photos |
1966-1967 | |
| 3 | Unidentified group photo |
undated | |
| 3 | Unidentified group photo |
1967 September | |
| 3 | Unidentified female, unidentified male, Carolyn Schutte |
1967 September | |
| 3 | Carolyn Schutte |
1967 June | |
| 3 | Carolyn Schutte and Wendy the dog |
undated | |
| 3 | Carolyn Schutte with unidentified group |
undated | |
| 3 | Unidentified female, Carolyn Schutte, unidentified male |
undated | |
| 3 | Unidentifed man with Catolyn Schutte |
undated | |
| 3 | Carolyn Schutte with unidentified group |
1967 September | |
| 3 | Carolyn Schutte, unidentified male, unidentified female |
1967 September | |
| 3 | Carolyn Schutte |
1966 September | |
| 3 | Unidentified male, Carolyn Schutte, unidentified female |
1967 September | |
| 3 | Swiss Family Robinson sign |
undated | |
| 3 | Carolyn Schutte, unidentified male - November 1966 |
undated | |
| 3 | Carolyn Schutte, unidentified male - November 1966 |
undated | |
| 3 | Winkler Building |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Carolyn Schutte with unidentified group |
1966 July | |
| 3 | Unidentified location |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Unidentified location |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Unidentified location |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Unidentified location |
1967 January | |
| 3 | Unidentified male |
1967 January | |
| 3 | Unidentified road |
1967 January | |
| 3 | Unidentified location |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Arlbergpass sign |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Unidentified location |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Unidentified location |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Unidentified location |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Unidentified building |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Unidentified location |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Unidentified location |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Unidentified location |
1966 November | |
| 3 | Carolyn Schutte |
1967 | |
| 3 | Wendy the Dog |
1969 June | |
| 3 | Wendy the dog and unidentified male |
1966 July | |
| 3 | House May |
1966 | |
| 3 | Carolyn Schutte and Wendy the dog |
1969 | |
| 3 | Mantle and fireplace |
undated | |
| 3 | Christmas |
undated | |
| 3 | Family Tree |
undated | |
| 3 | Black and white photograph: Dr. Herbert C. Miller |
undated | |
| 3 | Photocopy: Dr. Herbert C. Miller photograph |
undated | |
| 3 | Black and white photograph: Dr. Herbert C. Miller and Dr |
undated | |
| 3 | 8x10 black and white photographs (5 count) |
undated | |
| 3 | Postcard: Students of North Pacific College, Portland, Oregon: 1914-1915 |
undated | |
| 3 | 4x5 black and white photograph of male in military uniform |
undated | |
| 3 | Photograph: Unidentified male |
undated | |
| 3 | Miscellaneous 35mm slides (79 count) |
undated | |
| 3 | Black and white photograph: Sweden, One of the Miller brothers with two unidentified females |
1954 | |
| 3 | Black and white photograph of Hope miller and her father, Dr. Herbert C. Miller |
undated | |
| 3 | Black and white photograph: Left to right - "Mr. Rodman", Dr. H.C. Miller, "Uncle Fitch Renney", and "Aunt Hattie" |
undated | |
| 3 | Black and white photograph: 4 unidentifed female nurses, 3 unidentified patients, with 3 unidentified male doctors |
undated | |
| 3 | Black and white photograph: Unidentified female |
undated | |
| 3 | One of the Miller brothers with unidentified female |
undated | |
| 3 | Black and white photograph: Dr. H.C. Miller |
undated | |
| 3 | Black and white portrait of unidentified male |
undated | |
| 3 | Black and white family portrait: Great Grandmother Kinney; Grandmother Metcalf; Mrs. Herbert C. Miller (Mother); Horace Metcalf Miller - 6 months old |
undated | |
| 3 | Black and white photograph: Hope Miller |
undated | |
| 3 | Black and white photograph: Dr. Herbert C. Miller |
undated | |
| 3 | Photocopy: Four photos of Dr. Herbert C. Miller |
undated | |
| 3 | Print block: H.C. Miller |
undated | |
| 3 | CD - Christmas jpegs |
undated | |
| 3 | CD - 2009 book transfers |
undated | |
| 3 | CD - 2009 book transfer |
undated |
Collages and ScrapbookReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 4 | A Mountain Trout, unidentified subject. (Reverse) The camp at "Robin Hood Lodge" |
1911 August - 1912 July |
| 4 | Zig Zag river from toll gate, July 9, 1912. (Reverse) "Robin Hood Lodge"; Clackamas Lake, September 1911 |
1911-1912 |
| 4 | Hope and Beth at Crater Lake, August 1911; Clackamas Lake, 1911. (Reverse) Pack train, Clackamas Lake, 1911 |
1911 |
| 4 | The hay wagon, Clackamas Lake; 3 black and white photographs unidentified subjects |
1911 |
| 4 | Mt. Hood from Laurel Hill (Reverse) From left to right - Great Aunt Hattie, Great Uncle Fitch, Auntie Gertrude, Grandmother Julia Miller, Dr. Herbert C. Miller, Mrs. H.C. Miller |
1912 July 9 |
| 4 | Hoper Miller and her father, Dr. Herbert C. Miller; Horace and Hoper Miller on the sand at Long Beach. (Reverse) Brother and sister, Horace Miller and Hope; Left to right - Hope, Mrs. H.C. Miller, Horace Miller, Mrs. julian Metcalf, Grandmother, and Uncle Horace |
undated |
| 4 | Rear view from "Robin Hood Lodge" (Reverse) Old barn at Clackamas Lake |
1911 |
| 4 | Hallie Samson and Hope on "Sneak-Sneak" and Maud, at Clackamas Lake, Clackamas Lake when it was just a homestead in 1911 |
circa 1911 |
| 4 | Kent Price with Esper Hansen and Fredi Wilcox; Kent Price. (Reverse) Mrs. Miller at the Clackamas Lake homestead |
circa 1911 |
| 4 | From left to right - Great Uncle Fitch, Aunty Gertrude Metcalf, Mrs. H.C. Miller, Aunt Hattie, Grandmother Miller, Dr. H.C. Miller |
undated |
| 4 | Black and white photo: Unidentified subject |
undated |
| 4 | 2 Black and white photos: Unidentified subjects |
undated |
| 4 | 2 Black and white photos: Unidentified subjects |
undated |
| 4 | Black and white photo: Unidentified subject |
undated |
| 4 | 3 Black and white photos: Unidentified subjects |
undated |
| 4 | 2 Black and white photos: Unidentified subjects |
undated |
| 4 | Metcalfe family tree |
undated |
| 4 | Green embossed portfolio jacket |
undated |
| 4 | Group portrait, black and white: North Pacific College Dentistry and Pharmacy |
undated |
| 4 | The Shipbuilding Industry in the Northwest by Horace Metcalfe Miller |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- North Pacific College of Oregon
- Oregon Health & Science University. School of Dentistry
Geographical Names
- Oregon
- Oregon--Portland
Form or Genre Terms
- photographs
Occupations
- Dentistry
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Miller, John (dpt)
- Price, Theodore H. (dnr)
