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)
1912-1913 (bulk)
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
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

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

Acquisition Information

The case records were donated by Philip Selling, the son of Laurence Selling, on November 30, 2004.

Related Materials

2008-001: Laurence Selling Papers

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
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