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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)
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
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Biographical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

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

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Case 1
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Case 2
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Case 3
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Case 4
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Case 6
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Case 7
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Case 11
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Case 12
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Case 14
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: Case 15
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: Case 16
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: Case 17
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: Case 19
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  • Description: Case 20
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 14
  • Description: Case 23
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  • Description: Case 25
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 16
  • Description: Case 26
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 17
  • Description: Case 27
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 18
  • Description: Case 28
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 19
  • Description: Case 30
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 20
  • Description: Case 31
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 21
  • Description: Case 32
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 22
  • Description: Case 33
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 23
  • Description: Case 34
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 24
  • Description: Case 35
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 25
  • Description: Case 36
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 26
  • Description: Case 38
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 27
  • Description: Case 40
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 28
  • Description: Case 41
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 29
  • Description: Case 42
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 30
  • Description: Case 43
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 31
  • Description: Case 44
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 32
  • Description: Case 45
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 33
  • Description: Case 46
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 34
  • Description: Case 47
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 35
  • Description: Case 48
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 36
  • Description: Case 49
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 37
  • Description: Case 50
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 38
  • Description: Case 51
    Dates: 1912-1950
    Container: Box 1, Folder 39
  • Description: Case 52
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 40
  • Description: Case 53
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 41
  • Description: Case 54
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 42
  • Description: Case 55
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 43
  • Description: Case 56
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 44
  • Description: Case 57
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 45
  • Description: Case 58
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 46
  • Description: Case 60
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 47
  • Description: Case 61
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 48
  • Description: Case 62
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 49
  • Description: Case 65
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 50
  • Description: Case 66
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 51
  • Description: Case 67
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 52
  • Description: Case 68
    Dates: 1912-1920
    Container: Box 1, Folder 53
  • Description: Case 69
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 54
  • Description: Case 70
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 55
  • Description: Case 71
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 56
  • Description: Case 72
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 57
  • Description: Case 73
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 58
  • Description: Case 74
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 59
  • Description: Case 75
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 60
  • Description: Case 76
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 61
  • Description: Case 77
    Dates: 1912
    Container: Box 1, Folder 62
  • Description: Case 79
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 1, Folder 63
  • Description: Case 80
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 1
  • Description: Case 81
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 2
  • Description: Case 82
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 3
  • Description: Case 84
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 4
  • Description: Case 85
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 5
  • Description: Case 86
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 6
  • Description: Case 87
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 7
  • Description: Case 88
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 8
  • Description: Case 89
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 9
  • Description: Case 90
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 10
  • Description: Case 91
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 11
  • Description: Case 93
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 12
  • Description: Case 94
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 13
  • Description: Case 96
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 14
  • Description: Case 97
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 15
  • Description: Case 98
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 16
  • Description: Case 99
    Dates: 1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 17
  • Description: unknown
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2, Folder 18

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Subject Terms

  • Autopsy
  • Medical Records
  • Neurology

Geographical Names

  • Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • reports

Occupations

  • Physicians
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