University of Oregon Medical School records

University of Oregon Medical School records, 1894-1956

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Hallam, Bertha Brandon
Title: University of Oregon Medical School records
Dates: 1894-1956 (inclusive)
18941956

1913-1925 (bulk)
19131925
Quantity: 1 linear feet
Collection Number: 2008-017
Summary: This small collection contains a variety of information of historical interest regarding the early years of the University of Oregon Medical School.
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. The collection is open to the public.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Medical school instruction began in Portland in 1887 in a state of confusion with competition between medical departments of state universities as well as third party contenders. The unification of the medicals schools of Willamette University and the University of Oregon in 1913 began a slow but steady expansion from downtown Portland to the Marquam Hill, thanks to a land donation by the Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company. The exigencies of World War I brought with it unprecedented demands on staff and students for war-time service at home and abroad. This led not only to the creation of Base Hospital 46 for service in France, but also the creation of a Medical Reserve for the Army Medical Corps and of a Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program as a permanent part of the institution. Despite post-war economic retrenchments in budgets, construction programs continued apace, and periodical reorganizations achieved ever greater levels of sophistication.

This collection brings a wide variety of information; from first faculty lists and a fascinating early catalog advertising itself as the Oregon State University Medical Department for 1887-1888 to campus bus schedules.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection covers a wide array of topics including budgets and legislative appropriations, construction, curriculum and development, organization, early faculty biographies, and even campus transportation issues. All media except modern audio-visual materials are included.

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

University of Oregon Medical School Records, Collection Number 2008-017, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Materials were left in the order in which they were found. They are contained in file folders within two small document boxes. There is no chronologic continuity.

Acquisition Information

The origination of the materials is unknown. It is most probable that Bertha Hallam, first Librarian of UOMS, was custodian of these records and they were eventually accessioned into the original History of Medicine Library materials. They were deaccessioned from the HC&A subject files and accessioned into manuscript collections in July 2008.

Related Materials

1999-001 Willamette University Medical Department Records 1999-003 University of Oregon Medical School. Faculty Minutes 1999-004 Medical College Building Association Records 1999 -005 University of Oregon Medical School Executive Committee Minutes 1999-006 University of Oregon Medical School Record of Gifts 2004-028 Medical Department of the University of Oregon, Legislative Appropriations Papers, 1914-1919 HC&A Historical Image Collection HC&A Subject files HC&A Biographical Files Also see OHSU Library catalog

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Correspondence, deeds, inventory and additional medical school history materials, 1916-1956Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	Teaching Hospital- Property Inventory	1939-1956
1	2	Medical Corps-Base Hospital/General Hospital #46	1918-1927
1	3	World War II Correspondence	1942-1949
1	4	Tour of Inspection by Oregon State Board Higher Education (OSBHE)	1936
1	5	Original Deed Materials- OWRN(Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Co.) gift of land	1916
1	6	OWRN Gift of Land I	1913-1917
1	7	OWRN Gift of Land II	1913-1917
1	8	OWRN Gift of Land Xerox copies	undated
1	9	University of Oregon -Willamette University Medical School merger	1913-1914
1	10	Outpatient Clinic-History (People's Institute Auxiliary)	1922-1946
1	11	White House Conference on Child Health & Protection	1939
1	12	Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC)	1920-1921
1	13	Post-graduate Session	1940

Budget & educational materials, 1916-1956Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
2	1	Budget	1913-1917
2	2	Building Fund I	1915-1919
2	3	Building Fund II	1915-1919
2	4	Legislation/Appropriation	1913-1917
2	5	Dean's Correspondence	1911-1925
2	6	Curriculum	1931-1969
2	7	Curriculum and Catalogs Includes the annual announcement of the Oregon State University Medical Department in Portland, Or. for 1887-88, at Good Samaritan Hospital.	1887-1921
2	8	Faculty	1887-1919
2	9	Budget	1925-1955
2	10	Commencement- Class of 1940 petitions to have graduation held in Portland rather than Eugene	1939
2	11	Campus bus schedules; Dept of Medicine organizational chart; farewell reception for General Hospital #46	1921-1942

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