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William Zimmerman papers, 1937-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Zimmerman, William A., 1915-1999
Title
William Zimmerman papers
Dates
1937-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet
Collection Number
2001-005
Summary
William "Bill" Zimmerman spent 40 years in medical school administration and his collection includes a wide variety of material in different media covering school affairs. These include photographs, ephemera, and a series of campus newsletters and other publications.
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
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Content Description

The collection consists of: one video cassette titled "Medical School History" (undated), one UOMS yearbook (1940), photographs, and ephemera. Also included are publications: "Reports to the Alumni" (1956-1969), "Campusgram", (1964-1966), and "What's Going On" (1955-1969). A 2010 accrual added correspondence, newsclippings, and photographs.

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Biographical Note

Wiilam A. Zimmerman (1915-1999) was born in Canada and raised in Portland, Oregon. He attended Roosevelt High School and graduated University of Oregon (1939). He soon joined the Business Office of the University of Oregon Medical School (UOMS) as Assistant Manager under Ralf Couch (1940). This was the start of a forty-year career. He advanced to take over Couch's postion as Business Manager; Assistant Dean of Business Affairs (1965); Dean, Business Affairs (1968); and retired as Director of Development, University of Oregon Health Sciences Center (UOHSC) in 1980.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

William Zimmerman papers, Collection Number 2001-005, 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

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • 2001 Acquisition

    • Description: Photographs
      Dates: 1930-1970
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
    • Description: University Publications
      Dates: 1956-1980
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
    • Description: University Publications
      Dates: 1954-1966
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
    • Description: Publication: "The Aesclepia of The University of Oregon School of Medicine School of Nursing"
      Dates: 1940
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Publication: "Oregon Association of Hospitals; 50 Years"
      Dates: 1984
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Publication: "University of Oregon School of Nursing; The Lamp "
      Dates: 1965
      Container: Box 1
  • 2010 Accrual

    • Description: Newspaper Clippings
      Dates: 1946-1968
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
    • Description: Retirement cards
      Dates: 1980
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
    • Description: Retirement Party
      Dates: 1980
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
    • Description: Publications Mentioning Zimmerman
      Dates: 1955-1980
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
    • Description: Photographs
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 8
    • Description: Miscellany
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 9
    • Description: Collegia Medica Squibb, reproduction print of UOMS campus oil painting, 11"x14"
      Dates: 1967
      Container: Box 1

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