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Erickson Family collection, 1906-1994
Overview of the Collection
- Dnr
- Erickson, Russell C., III
- Title
- Erickson Family collection
- Dates
- 1906-1994 (inclusive)19061994
- Quantity
- 3.42 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2014-024
- Summary
- The Erickson Family collection houses the personal papers of three generations of health science professionals (two doctors and a dentist), Charles A. Erickson, Russell Erickson, Jr., and Russell Erickson, III. This collection which dates from 1906 to 1994, consists of student notebooks, doctor's notes, journals, photographs, drawings and sketches, school ephemera, news clippings, a painting, and various medical artifacts contained within a doctor's bag.
- 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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There are no restrictions on access. The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Dr. Charles Adolph Erickson was born in Sweden on July 12, 1877. When he was 5 years old, he and his family moved to the United States. He practiced medicine as a physician and surgeon in Chicago and Rockford, Illinois until he passed away from bronchial pneumonia at the age of 60 in 1937. His grandson, Dr. Russell Erickson, Jr, D.D.S., M.S., graduated from the Northwestern Dental School in Chicago in 1956 and the University of Iowa with a Master's in Oral Surgery in 1961, before practicing as an instructor and surgeon in California. Dr. Russell Erickson, Jr. had a son named Russell Erickson, III, D.D.S., who also followed in his father's footsteps by joining the medical profession.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Erickson Family collection houses the personal papers of three generations of health science professionals, Charles A. Erickson, Russell Erickson, Jr., and Russell Erickson, III. This collection which dates from 1906 to 1994, consists of student notebooks, doctor's notes, journals, photographs, drawings and sketches, school ephemera, news clippings, a painting, and various medical artifacts contained within a doctor's bag evidencing almost 100 years of medical training and practice within one family.
Because this collection documents almost a century of medical life within one family, it evidences a fascinating look at the changing ways in academic life through the early to mid-20th century. While not large, the detailed notes and journals as well as various school ephemera paint a vivid picture of these three medical professionals' lives both during and after their schooling.
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
Erickson Family collection, Collection Number 2014-024,Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Charles Adolph Erickson notebook: Anatomy | 1906 |
| 1 | 2 | Charles Adolph Erickson notebook: Chemistry | 1906 |
| 1 | 3 | Charles Adolph Erickson notebook: Physiology | 1906 |
| 1 | 4 | "Hamilton Watch" leather, embossed wallett | undated |
| 1 | 5 | The Junior Prom - The Berthana, mini engagement book | 1920 |
| 1 | 6 | Two Photographs of Charles Adolph Erickson | undated |
| 1 | 7 | Portriat of Pontius Erickson, M.D. | undated |
| 1 | 8 | Charles Adolph Erickson - Graduation Invitation, Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery | 1910 |
| 1 | 9 | Charles Adolph Erickson Obituary Clipping | 1937 |
| 1 | 10 | Russell I. Erickson - Oral Surgery Student Notebook | 1955 |
| 1 | 11 | Anatomy Notes: Russell I. Erickson | 1959 |
| 1 | 12 | Russell I. Erickson Binder - Diagnosis | circa 1955 |
| 1 | 13 | Russell I. Erickson Binder - Pathology | circa 1955 |
| 1 | 14 | Russell I. Erickson Binder - Hypnosis | circa 1955 |
| 1 | 15 | Russell I. Erickson Binder - Oral Surgery | 1958 |
| 1 | 16 | Loose Notes - Dr. Russell I. Erickson | circa 1960 |
| 1 | 17 | "Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology - Two journals | 1962-1964 |
| 1 | 18 | Russell I. Erickson personal papers | 1960-1979 |
| 2 | Doctor's bag | undated | |
| 2 | Three-sided ruler with variety of measurements. | undated | |
| 2 | Pair of obstetrical forceps | 1890-1919 | |
| 2 | Book: Gerneral Anesthesia in Dental Practice by Leonard M. Monheim (item belonged to Russell I. Erickson) | 1960 | |
| 2 | One small metal container (in artifact box 1) | undated | |
| 2 | One lead key (in artifact box 1) | undated | |
| 2 | One lead key chain/combo instrument (in artifact box 1) | undated | |
| 2 | One metal and rubber reflex mallet by F.A.Koch &Co. Germany (in artifact box 2) | undated | |
| 2 | One pair bent spectacles (in artifact box 3) | undated | |
| 2 | One wood and metal hooked instrument (in artifact box 4) | undated | |
| 2 | Pens (2) Old fashioned fine point (in artifact box 4) | undated | |
| 2 | One Eastman Kodak portable camera and leather carrying case (in artifact box 5), A note inside the carrying case dated 7-8-1998 gives the following information: " This camera had belonged to Kathryn Carroll White (1898-1955), mother of Dorothy White Erickson, grandmother of Russel C. Erickson III" . Dated to 1918-early 1920s. Actually initials are "KFC" which stands for Kathryn Frances Carroll, thus prior to her marriage in 1926. | undated | |
| flat-file | Folder | ||
| 14 | 1 | Charles Adolph Erickson Anatomy Notes | 1906 |
| 14 | 2 | Charles Adolph Erickson Physiology Notes (oversize) | 1906 |
| 14 | 3 | Charles Adolph Erickson's Certificate of Examination | 1910 |
| "Dr. Erickson" Framed Portrait (Painting) by Rob L. Anderson - 21" x 25" | 1994 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Anatomy
- Cameras
- Chemistry
- Physiology
- Students
- Surgical Instruments
Form or Genre Terms
- lecture notes
- photographs
- portraits
Occupations
- Dentistry
- Surgery, Oral
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Anderson, Robert Leroy, 1924-2008 (cre)
- Erickson, Charles Adolph (cre)
- Erickson, Russell I., Jr. (cre)
