Lowell and Miles Edwards papers, 1940-2011
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Edwards, Miles J.; Edwards, M. Lowell (Miles Lowell)
- Title
- Lowell and Miles Edwards papers
- Dates
- 1940-2011 (inclusive)19402011
- Quantity
- 8 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2012-008
- Summary
- The family of M. Lowell Edwards (1898-1982) and his son Miles J. Edwards (1929-2006) have donated a variety of materials pertaining to their careers and longstanding ties with the Medical School. Lowell Edwards was internationally famous for his part in the invention of the Starr-Edwards Heart Valve. His son Miles graduated from UOMS (1956) and made a career in Pulmonary Medicine there, including department head (1970-83). After retiring in 1991 he made a second career as a medical ethicist at the Center for Ethics in Health Care.
- 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. This collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- The collection is in English.
Content Description
The collection includes a variety of materials relating to the family life as well as the working careers of the Edwards'. Land deeds, military records, personal correspondence, geneaologies, and family photographs share space with medical writings, business records, audiotapes, slides and computer disks.
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
Lowell and Miles Edwards papers, Collection Number 2012-008, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The collection has been serialized in sections on family and individual files, general subject files, school yearbooks, audiovisual materials, and artifacts.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Family Files
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Description: Edwards Family Real EstateDates: 1887-1975Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Gerald Jesse EdwardsDates: 1902-1986Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Miles Lowell Edwards Personal PapersDates: 1911-1982Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Miles Lowell Edwards Honorable Discharge US ArmyDates: 1932Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Margaret Wilhelmina Watt EdwardsDates: 1927-1973Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Miles J. EdwardsDates: 1929-2006Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Charitable WorksDates: 1963-1990Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Edwards Family Friends Cemetery NewbergDates: 1964-1996Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: AMA Merit Certificate for Valve ExhibitDates: 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: CardsDates: 1986-1998Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Compact disk Baby NathanDates: 2002Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Edwards Family HistoryDates: 2004Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: History Edwards LifesciencesDates: 2004Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: History Starr-Edwards Heart ValveDates: 2004Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: OSU Engineering AlumniDates: 2004Container: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Edwards Family Photographs, Include 26 black & white as well as color prints of varying sizes,plus 3 negatives. Photographs are loose inside an envelopeDates: 1900-2005Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Edwards Photo AlbumsDates: 1952-1966Container: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Album of Edwards Laboratory photographsDates: 1954Container: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: Group PhotographsDates: 1946-1998Container: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: Bingham Pumps CatalogDates: circa 1930Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: NewsclippingsDates: 1960-2003Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Oregon StaterDates: 1962Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Annual Report, Medical Research Foundation of OregonDates: 1963-1964Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: A Miracle for AmandaDates: 1964Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: "Ed.Words" Edwards Laboratory NewsletterDates: 1973-1980Container: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: Eureka! ExhibitDates: 1980Container: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: Valve sales & royaltiesDates: 1981-1982Container: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: Trusts & StocksDates: 1982-1985Container: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: Catalog Museum of Heart Valve DesignDates: 1993Container: Box 2, Folder 10
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Description: 100 Years: Reflections of YesterdayDates: 1987Container: Box 2, Folder 11
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Description: Portrait Dr. William PettyDates: circa 1998Container: Box 2, Folder 12
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Description: George Fox University newslettersDates: 1999Container: Box 2, Folder 13
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Description: Anesthesia Gas Monitor manualDates: no dateContainer: Box 2, Folder 14
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Subject Files
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Description: Advanced DirectivesDates: 1990-1994Container: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: Autonomy IDates: 1974-1992Container: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: Autonomy IIDates: 1977-1995Container: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: BeneficenceDates: 1983Container: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: ConfidentialityDates: 1991-1995Container: Box 3, Folder 5
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Description: Critical CareDates: 1985-1994Container: Box 3, Folder 6
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Description: Decision Making CapacityDates: 1978-1991Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Description: DisclosureDates: 1993Container: Box 3, Folder 8
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Description: DoctorsDates: 1982-2000Container: Box 3, Folder 9
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Description: DNR-CPRDates: 1887-1995Container: Box 3, Folder 10
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Description: Doctor-Patient RelationshipDates: 1982-1994Container: Box 3, Folder 11
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Description: Dying-AttitudesDates: 1984-1993Container: Box 3, Folder 12
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Description: Dying-Comfort CareDates: 1978-1996Container: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: Ethics-GeneralDates: 1978-1994Container: Box 4, Folder 2
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Description: EuthanasiaDates: 1993-2002Container: Box 4, Folder 3
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Description: Future EventsDates: 1997-2000Container: Box 4, Folder 4
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Description: Life SupportDates: 1978-1995Container: Box 4, Folder 5
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Description: Managed CareDates: 1992-1997Container: Box 4, Folder 6
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Description: Medical-Personal (Edwards Patient)Dates: 1990Container: Box 4, Folder 7
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Description: Mental-PsychiatricDates: 1974-1995Container: Box 4, Folder 8
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Description: NeurologicalDates: 1990-1998Container: Box 5, Folder 1
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Description: Opioids & Premature DeathDates: 2004Container: Box 5, Folder 2
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Description: Peds-NeonatalDates: 1986-1991Container: Box 5, Folder 3
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Description: PrognosisDates: 1991-1995Container: Box 5, Folder 4
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Description: PulmonaryDates: 1992-1995Container: Box 5, Folder 5
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Description: SufferingDates: 1973-1992Container: Box 5, Folder 6
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Description: TeachingDates: 1995-1999Container: Box 5, Folder 7
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Description: TransplantDates: 1995Container: Box 5, Folder 8
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Description: Lung Cancer TrialDates: 1998-2002Container: Box 5, Folder 9
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Description: Cartoons & ClipsDates: no dateContainer: Box 5, Folder 10
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Description: Edwards Vascular Research reprintsDates: 1968Container: Box 6, Folder 1
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Description: Exercise LimitationDates: 1984Container: Box 6, Folder 2
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Description: Withdrawal of Feeding TubeDates: 1989Container: Box 6, Folder 3
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Description: Pediatrician Suspicions About Child AbuseDates: 1991Container: Box 6, Folder 4
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Description: The Albatross Hung About My NeckDates: 1991Container: Box 6, Folder 5
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Description: Medical Futility(Ventilator Withdrawal)Dates: 1991-1992Container: Box 6, Folder 6
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Description: Patient Care & MalpracticeDates: 1991-1999Container: Box 6, Folder 7
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Description: Edwards Against Physician Assisted SuicideDates: 1996-2005Container: Box 6, Folder 8
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Description: Ethics Consultation reprintsDates: 2000-2005Container: Box 6, Folder 9
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Description: The Struggle to Create the Good DeathDates: 2005Container: Box 6, Folder 10
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Description: Opioids & Ventilator WithdrawalDates: 2005Container: Box 6, Folder 11
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Description: Stem Cell EthicsDates: 2005Container: Box 6, Folder 12
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Yearbooks
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Description: The Oregana Yearbook of the University of Oregon, volume 12Dates: 1920Container: Box 7
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Description: The Beaver Oregon Agricultural CollegeDates: 1922Container: Box 7
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Description: The BeaverDates: 1923Container: Box 8
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Description: The BeaverDates: 1924Container: Box 8
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Description: The BeaverDates: 1925Container: Box 9
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Audiovisual Materials
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Description: Slide box 1Dates: undatedContainer: Box 10
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Description: Slide box 2Dates: undatedContainer: Box 10
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Description: Slide box 3Dates: undatedContainer: Box 10
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Description: Slide box 4Dates: undatedContainer: Box 10
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Description: Slide box 5Dates: undatedContainer: Box 10
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Description: Slide box 6Dates: undatedContainer: Box 10
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Description: One Agfascope 100 SlideviewerDates: undatedContainer: Box 11
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Description: One Zadix Junior Viewfinder and 2 lens capsDates: undatedContainer: Box 12
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Description: 36 Computer Disks-Various SubjectsDates: 1996-2003Container: Box 13
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Description: Taped interview with Miles Edwards shortly before his death.Dates: 2005 November 3Container: Box 13
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Description: 32 Audiocassettes - Miscellaneous SubjectsDates: 1977-1999Container: Box 14
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Description: Miles J. Edwards, 40 Years of Service video (OHSU)Dates: circa 2006Container: Digital file 2012-008, Folder 2022.09.30
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Artifacts
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Description: Preuss Distinguished Alumni Award to Miles J. EdwardsDates: 1998Container: Box 15
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Description: One white scrapbookDates: 1959-1964Container: Box 15
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Description: One green scrapbookDates: 1963-1981Container: Box 15
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Description: OMSI Award to M. Lowell EdwardsDates: 1961Container: Box 16
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cardiology
- Ethics, Medical
- Heart Valve Prosthesis
- Pulmonary Medicine
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon. Medical School
Geographical Names
- Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- artifacts (object genre)
- audiovisual materials
Occupations
- Universities and colleges--Faculty
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