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Laurence Selling first 100 cases collection, 1912-1950
Overview of the Collection
- Res
- Selling, Laurence
- Title
- Laurence Selling first 100 cases collection
- Dates
- 1912-1950 (inclusive)19121950
1912-1913 (bulk)19121913 - Quantity
- 1 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2004-017
- Summary
- Laurence Selling (1882-1964) was a neurologist and lecturer, he was the Clinical Professor of Medicine and Head of the Department at the University of Oregon Medical School (UOMS), enlisted with the UOMS Unit in the U.S. Army Medical Corps for World War I, and one of the founders of the downtown Portland Clinic. The Laurence Selling first 100 cases collection contains index cards with patient information and diagnoses. The handwritten cards are from patients Dr. Selling took in between 1912 and 1913, when he was first starting his career as a neurologist and medical practitioner after earning his graduate degree.
- 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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Some materials in this collection may be restricted due to the presence of protected health information (PHI) or other confidential information. Please contact Historical Collections & Archives for more details regarding access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Laurence Selling (1882-1964) earned his BA degree at Yale University and his Master's degree at Johns Hopkins Medical School. After finishing his graduate work in Germany, Selling returned to Portland to practice neurology and medicine in 1912. After working as a volunteer instructor and delivering powerful lectures on neurology, Selling became the Clinical Professor of Medicine and Head of the Department at the University of Oregon Medical School. Selling enlisted with University of Oregon Medical School Unit in the U.S. Army Medical Corps for World War I in 1917, being honorably discharged as a Major in 1919. Upon returning home to Portland, Selling became one of the founders of the downtown Portland Clinic. He was appointed Professor Emeritus at the University of Oregon Medical School in 1947.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Laurence Selling first 100 cases collection contains handwritten index cards with patient information and diagnoses. The cards are from patients Dr. Selling took in between 1912 to 1913, when he was first starting his career as a neurologist and medical practitioner after earning his graduate degree. There is some patient follow-up correspondence from 1920 and 1950. Information contained includes patient names, occupations, ages, addresses, dates, detailed complaints, and diagnoses; due to this, the entire collection has restricted access.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Laurence Selling first 100 cases collection, Collection Number 2004-017, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 1 | Case 1 | 1912 |
1 | 2 | Case 2 | 1912 |
1 | 3 | Case 3 | 1912 |
1 | 4 | Case 4 | 1912 |
1 | 5 | Case 6 | 1912 |
1 | 6 | Case 7 | 1912 |
1 | 7 | Case 11 | 1912 |
1 | 8 | Case 12 | 1912 |
1 | 9 | Case 14 | 1912 |
1 | 10 | Case 15 | 1912 |
1 | 11 | Case 16 | 1912 |
1 | 12 | Case 17 | 1912 |
1 | 13 | Case 19 | 1912 |
1 | 14 | Case 20 | 1912 |
1 | 15 | Case 23 | 1912 |
1 | 16 | Case 25 | 1912 |
1 | 17 | Case 26 | 1912 |
1 | 18 | Case 27 | 1912 |
1 | 19 | Case 28 | 1912 |
1 | 20 | Case 30 | 1912 |
1 | 21 | Case 31 | 1912 |
1 | 22 | Case 32 | 1912 |
1 | 23 | Case 33 | 1912 |
1 | 24 | Case 34 | 1912 |
1 | 25 | Case 35 | 1912 |
1 | 26 | Case 36 | 1912 |
1 | 27 | Case 38 | 1912 |
1 | 28 | Case 40 | 1912 |
1 | 29 | Case 41 | 1912 |
1 | 30 | Case 42 | 1912 |
1 | 31 | Case 43 | 1912 |
1 | 32 | Case 44 | 1912 |
1 | 33 | Case 45 | 1912 |
1 | 34 | Case 46 | 1912 |
1 | 35 | Case 47 | 1912 |
1 | 36 | Case 48 | 1912 |
1 | 37 | Case 49 | 1912 |
1 | 38 | Case 50 | 1912 |
1 | 39 | Case 51 | 1912-1950 |
1 | 40 | Case 52 | 1912 |
1 | 41 | Case 53 | 1912 |
1 | 42 | Case 54 | 1912 |
1 | 43 | Case 55 | 1912 |
1 | 44 | Case 56 | 1912 |
1 | 45 | Case 57 | 1912 |
1 | 46 | Case 58 | 1912 |
1 | 47 | Case 60 | 1912 |
1 | 48 | Case 61 | 1912 |
1 | 49 | Case 62 | 1912 |
1 | 50 | Case 65 | 1912 |
1 | 51 | Case 66 | 1912 |
1 | 52 | Case 67 | 1912 |
1 | 53 | Case 68 | 1912-1920 |
1 | 54 | Case 69 | 1912 |
1 | 55 | Case 70 | 1912 |
1 | 56 | Case 71 | 1912 |
1 | 57 | Case 72 | 1912 |
1 | 58 | Case 73 | 1912 |
1 | 59 | Case 74 | 1912 |
1 | 60 | Case 75 | 1912 |
1 | 61 | Case 76 | 1912 |
1 | 62 | Case 77 | 1912 |
1 | 63 | Case 79 | 1913 |
2 | 1 | Case 80 | 1913 |
2 | 2 | Case 81 | 1913 |
2 | 3 | Case 82 | 1913 |
2 | 4 | Case 84 | 1913 |
2 | 5 | Case 85 | 1913 |
2 | 6 | Case 86 | 1913 |
2 | 7 | Case 87 | 1913 |
2 | 8 | Case 88 | 1913 |
2 | 9 | Case 89 | 1913 |
2 | 10 | Case 90 | 1913 |
2 | 11 | Case 91 | 1913 |
2 | 12 | Case 93 | 1913 |
2 | 13 | Case 94 | 1913 |
2 | 14 | Case 96 | 1913 |
2 | 15 | Case 97 | 1913 |
2 | 16 | Case 98 | 1913 |
2 | 17 | Case 99 | 1913 |
2 | 18 | unknown | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Autopsy
- Medical Records
- Neurology
Geographical Names
- Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- reports
Occupations
- Physicians