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Al Torres papers, 1951-2014

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Torres, Al (Alfonso Torres-Vincenzi)
Title
Al Torres papers
Dates
1951-2014 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.5 linear feet
Collection Number
2016-012
Summary
Al Torres, a native of Costa Rica, graduated from the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo before arriving in the United States. After serving at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Portland, and interning at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital, he went on to open the Portland Industrial Travel Clinic, dedicated to serving the needs of recent immigrants to the United States as well as travelers looking for vaccinations for overseas trips. This collection houses the personal papers of Al Torres, along with records and artifacts from the travel clinic.
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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Biographical Note

Al Torres, a native of Costa Rica, graduated from the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo before arriving in the United States. After establishing his residency at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Portland he went on to intern at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital. He later opened the Portland Industrial Travel Clinic, dedicated to serving the needs of recent immigrants to the United States as well as travelers looking for vaccinations for overseas trips.

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Content Description

This collection houses the personal papers of Al Torres, a preventative medicine doctor in Portland, Oregon. It contains certificates, forms, photographs of Torres, foreign language reference notes, conference and grand round notes, newsletters and school notes, as well as various artifacts for use in his office. The collection is a fascinating look into the practice of treating and caring for patients from other countries who might have difficulty interacting with a more orthodox medical system.

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Use of the Collection

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

Al Torres papers, Collection Number 2016-012, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • I. Continuing education, 1974-2014

  • II. Publications, 1951-2002

    • Description: Back, shoulder, and elbow physicians' guides, Veterans Administration Hospital approved medication guide
      Dates: 1977, 1985, 1995, undated
      Container: Box 2, Folder 5
      Location: II. Publications, 1951-2002
    • Description: Foreign language newspapers (4)
      Dates: 1999, 2002
      Container: Box 7, Folder 1
      Location: II. Publications, 1951-2002
    • Description: Medical Society of Metropolitan Portland brochure, newsletter, and correspondence
      Dates: 2001, undated
      Container: Box 2, Folder 6
      Location: II. Publications, 1951-2002
    • Description: Mr. Portland Physique Contest booklet, Hilltop Echoes Veterans Affairs newsletter, Latin American Trade Council of Oregon newsletter
      Dates: 1964, 1975, 1992
      Container: Box 2, Folder 7
      Location: II. Publications, 1951-2002
    • Description: Oregon health care provider guides: Recognizing Abuse, Medical-Surgical Services, Alcohol and Drug Services
      Dates: 1985. 1986, 1999
      Container: Box 2, Folder 8
      Location: II. Publications, 1951-2002
    • Description: Travelling Healthy newsletters
      Dates: 1990-1997
      Container: Box 3, Folder 1
      Location: II. Publications, 1951-2002
    • Description: Travelling Healthy newsletters, Kids on the Go newsletter
      Dates: 1998-2002
      Container: Box 3, Folder 2
      Location: II. Publications, 1951-2002
    • Description: Women's Therapy Project Northwest directory, Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs directory, Portland State University Health Services booklet
      Dates: circa 1975, 2003, undated
      Container: Box 3, Folder 3
      Location: II. Publications, 1951-2002
    • Description: Medical atlases (7)
      Dates: 1951-1955, 1965, undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 2
      Location: II. Publications, 1951-2002

  • III. Schooling, 1966-1974

    • Description: Medical school class notes: Microbiology, pathology, integrated seminar
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 3, Folder 4
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: University of Oregon Medical School hematology syllabus
      Dates: 1966
      Container: Box 3, Folder 5
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: Bacteriology notes and exams
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 1
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: Chemistry notes, syllabi, and exams
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 2
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: Gastrointestinal notes
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 3
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: Medical notes, Guide for Dictating Narrative Summaries, School team physician guide
      Dates: 1974, undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 4
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: Microbiology notes and syllabi
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 5
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: Notes on the nervous system
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 6
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: Notes on obstetrics
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 7
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: Notes on parasites
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 8
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: Osteology notes
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 9
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: Pathology notes, syllabi, experiments, and exams
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 10
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974
    • Description: Physiology notes and syllabi
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 11
      Location: III. Schooling, 1966-1974

  • IV. Clinic and personal papers, 1984-1992

    • Description: Costa Rican travel certificates, correspondence with Costa Rican consulate, medical travel clinic documents, Oregon Health and Safety code correspondence and handbook
      Dates: 1990-1992
      Container: Box 4, Folder 12
      Location: IV. Clinic and personal papers, 1984-1992
    • Description: Medical forms and handouts
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 13
      Location: IV. Clinic and personal papers, 1984-1992
    • Description: Photographs and proofs of Al Torres, correspondence with Chamber Music Northwest, travel clinic relocation sign, note to "Jay", customer guidelines
      Dates: 1984, 1987, undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 14
      Location: IV. Clinic and personal papers, 1984-1992
    • Description: Foreign language reference and notes
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 1
      Location: IV. Clinic and personal papers, 1984-1992

  • V. Artifacts, undated

    • Description: Spirometrics Flowmate Spirometer
      Dates: undated
      Container: Item MMC.2016-012.01
      Location: V. Artifacts, undated
    • Description: Titmus Vision Tester
      Dates: undated
      Container: Item MMC.2016-012.02
      Location: V. Artifacts, undated
    • Description: Bausch & Lomb May ophthalmoscope
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 6
      Location: V. Artifacts, undated
    • Description: Gowllands ophthalmoscope
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 6
      Location: V. Artifacts, undated
    • Description: Toomey evacuator
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 6
      Location: V. Artifacts, undated
    • Description: Wound dressing kit in sterilizer tray
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 6
      Location: V. Artifacts, undated
    • Description: Color blindness test glasses
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 6
      Location: V. Artifacts, undated

  • VI. Posters and charts, 1979, undated

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Subject Terms

  • Preventive Medicine
  • Travel Medicine

Corporate Names

  • Portland Industrial Travel Clinic

Geographical Names

  • Emigration and immigration
  • Oregon--Portland

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2019

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