Hilda E. Drum collection, 1945-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Drum, Hilda E.
Title
Hilda E. Drum collection
Dates
1945-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.67 linear feet, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
1999-013
Summary
Hilda Drum attended the University of Oregon Medical School in the X-Ray Technology program. She was later appointed Chief Technician and eventually became a faculty member. The collection contains Department of Radiology and class photographs, social event photographs, a scrapbook, correspondence, notes, certificates, and newspaper articles.
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

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains Department of Radiology and class photographs, social event photographs, a scrapbook, correspondence, notes, certificates, and newspaper articles.

This collection will be of great interest to those researching the history of Oregon Health & Science University's X-Ray Technology program. It evidences almost 30 years of images (most notably of the student body) and innovations which sprang from both the program and the work of Hilda E. Drum during her long and productive tenure at OHSU.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Hilda E. Drum was born in Cologne, Germany. Mrs. Drum studied at the Universite La Sorbonne in 1927 and 1928. She completed her academic studies at Universitaet of Koeln in Cologne, 1931 and earned the equivalent of a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Mrs. Drum also studied languages in England and France and became an instructor in Economics. In 1938 she left Germany. On New Year's Day 1939, she arrived in New York City with 60 dollars to her name. For months she worked as a governess, until she met and married Bernard B. Drum, a former Judge from the Free State of Danzig (now a part of Poland). They moved to Portland, Oregon in 1940.

Mrs. Drum enrolled at the University of Oregon Medical School in the X-Ray Technology program where she received her degree. Upon graduation, she stayed on as a technician and was appointed Chief Technician in July 1943, by Dr. Burton, then Head of the Department of Radiology. In 1954, Mrs. Drum was appointed a member of the Faculty of the University of Oregon Medical School as an instructor. She received a promotion to Assistant Professor, and then eventually became a full Professor. She was very active in Oregon and American Societies of X-Ray Technicians. She held different state offices and worked on many committees on the State and National levels. She served three terms as President of the Oregon Society, the last in 1956.

In 1961, she and her assistant Dr. James B. Haworth designed and exhibited a device at the Third International Convention of X-Ray Technicians in Montreal, Canada. The device made it easier and safer to x-ray infants up to 6 months old. In 1962, she received the NEMA (National Electrical Manufactures Association) award with her paper on "Vertical Infant Positioner for Chest Radiography ... VIP." In 1963, she became a Fellow of The American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Mrs. Hilda E. Drum retired from her teaching post at UOMS in 1973, after 32 years of service. She died on October 9, 1999 at the age of 96.

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

Hilda E. Drum collection, Collection Number 1999-013, 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

Acquisition Information

The materials were collected by Michael P. Opton for the Estate of Hilda E. Drum and presented to Oregon Health & Science University in December of 1999 and March of 2000. The OHSU Library Historical Collections staff processed the materials March 2002.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Department of Radiology graduating class programs, 1959-1972Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 1

Container(s) Description Dates
Program: Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: David L. Wishart
1972 June 23
Complete copy of program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: David L. Wishart
1972 June 23
Program Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Lendon H. Smith
1971 July 1
Program for Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Charles T. Dotter
1970 June 26
One half only of program: Faculty, Program, Graduates with penciled in corrections
1972 June 23
Program: Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Vincent C. Hinck
1969 June 11
Program: Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Mrs. Ann Sullivan
1968 June 11
Program Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: E. Dale Trout
1967 June 27
Program: Department of Radiology, University of Oregon Medical School, Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Thomas B. Hutchins
1966 June 17
Program: Department of Radiology, University of Oregon Medical School, Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Louis Frische
1965 June 18
Program: Department of Radiology, University of Oregon Medical School, Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Louis Frische
1965 June 18
Program: Department of Radiology, University of Oregon Medical School, Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Lendon H. Smith
1964 June 26
Program: Department of Radiology, University of Oregon Medical School, Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Lendon H. Smith
1964 June 26
Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Mrs. Carl Staver
1963 June 21
Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Mrs. Carl Staver
1963 June 21
Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Mrs. E. G. (Fritzi) Chuinard
1962 June 29
Program:University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Mrs. E. G. (Fritzi) Chuinard
1962 June 29
Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Judge Virgil H. Langtry, LL. B.
1961 June 28
Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Judge Virgil H. Langtry, LL. B.
1961 June 28
Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Ivan M. Woolley
1960 June 29
Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: not listed
1959 June 22

Department of Radiology graduating class photographs, 1945-1972Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 2

Container(s) Description Dates
Large group photograph: class of 1945
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1946, with members identified
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1947
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1948, with members identified
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1949
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1950
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1951, with members identified, penciled in on back
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1952
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1953
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1954
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1955
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1956 with members identified
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1957 with members identified
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1959
undated
Small group photograph: 1959
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1959 with members identified
undated
Small group photograph: class of 1960
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1960
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1961
undated
Small group photograph: class of 1961
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1962
undated
Small group photograph: class of 1962
undated
Photograph: class of 1963
undated
Small class photograph
1963
Small class photograph
1964
Large group photograph
1964
Large class photograph
1965
Small group photograph: cap and gown
1965
Large group photograph
1966
Small class photograph
1966
Small class photograph
1967
Large class photograph
1967
Small class photograph
1968
Large class photograph
1968
Large group photograph
1969
Small group photograph
1969
Small class photograph
1970
Small group photograph
1970
Large group photograph
1970
Small group photograph: class of 1971
undated
Large class photograph
1971
Small group photograph: class of 1972
undated
Small group photograph: class of 1972
undated
Large group photograph: class of 1972
undated

Articles, notes, and certificates, 1966-1972, undatedReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 3

Container(s) Description Dates
Original Certificate of Emeritus in original holder under acid free paper
1958-1972
Page from Skiagram article: "Honor Tendered to Hilda Drum"
1968 October
Napkin signed Arlene Hiltz Eichstedt
1966
Photocopy on permalife paper: news clipping titled "Giant X-Ray Exposures at Zoo Prove Princess Rosy's Tootsie Unimpaired" picture of Dr. Dotter in article
1954 August 14
Photocopy on permalife paper: news clipping titled "Expert Perfects Device for Safer Infant X-Rays"
1961 July 17
Photocopy on permalife paper: news clipping undated, titled "Rosy's Foot Minus Break" picture of Dr. Dotter in article
undated
Photocopy on permalife paper: news clipping undated, titled "Hospital suspension prompts doctor suit"
undated
Typed document: possible speech listing Hilda's accomplishments at UOMS
undated
Handwritten guest list
undated
Typed list of names and short handwritten note
undated
Small note: "Becky's Speech"
undated
Six pages from a calendar with handwritten text, possible outline or notes for retirement event
undated

Photographs (1), 1954-1973, undatedReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 4

Container(s) Description Dates
Hilda and Bernard Drum at Ecola State Park (taken by Frances C. Bernstein)
1960
Unidentified persons, award presentation
undated
Banquet, Hilda sitting at table
1954
Exhibit display for Crime Detection and the X-Ray Technician
undated
Unidentified event, dance and banquet
undated
Hilda as speaker at Society event,
undated
Hilda receiving an award at Society event
undated
Hilda stand in front of Crime Detection display
undated
Hilda and Dr. Charles Dotter at unidentified event banquet (color)
undated
Small group photograph: class members
1952
Correspondence concerning donations of photographs and memorabilia
undated
Various events (color) others undated and Black and white, one Polaroid (color) group of students and Hilda
circa 1968 August
Hilda and Unidentified woman, Class presentation by Susan Ryder Blake (color)
1972
Small card and note, several photographs
1960 July
Undated classroom situations some duplication, two individual shots, one Hilda the other unidentified male, one candid shot of unknown event
1959
Backyard event two in color
1958 July
Nature scenes, backyard event, backyard landscape (color)
1973 February
Camping trip, backyard event and nurse station and office entrance
1959 July, November

Photographs (2), 1950-1973, undatedReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 5

Container(s) Description Dates
Photographs and program from retirement party
1973 January 5
Photographs from a different party, possibly the same year
1973
Miscellaneous photographs from various events including: Numerous photographs of Charles Dotter, Rosie the elephant, and emperor penguin
1950-1970

Scrapbook, 1952-1977, undatedReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 2

X-Ray prints, undatedReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
2 1
X-ray prints of large cat skull (3)
undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Commencement ceremonies
  • Radiology

Corporate Names

  • University of Oregon. Medical School

Geographical Names

  • Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • photographs