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Richard B. Dillehunt photograph collection, 1911-1927

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Dillehunt, Richard B.
Title
Richard B. Dillehunt photograph collection
Dates
1911-1927 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear feet, (1 box)
Collection Number
2004-001
Summary
The collection consists of a photograph album containing various scenes of student and professional life around the University of Oregon Medical School campus.
Repository
Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives


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

Richard Dillehunt was born in Decatur Illinois on July 12, 1886 to Gussie and Ben Dillehunt. He attended the University of Illinois and matriculated in medicine at the University of Chicago in 1905, graduating in 1910. He interned at the Cook County Hospital. In January of 1912 Dillehunt began his career at the University of Oregon Medical School, on Lovejoy Street, as professor of anatomy. By July 1912, Dean Kenneth Mackenzie appointed Dillehunt as assistant dean. In this capacity, he kept the school records, wrote the minutes of faculty meetings, approved student admissions, arranged class schedules, and carried the weight of budgetary concerns. In addition to his clerical duties, he lectured and demonstrated in anatomy and dissection until his resignation as professor in 1917. Noteworthy achievements are a segregation of various laboratory branches into separate departments with full time instructors and standardization of the curriculum. He was an extraordinary assistant to Mackenzie as land was acquired on Marquam Hill for the new site of the medical school. Multnomah County Hospital, Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children, the Veteran's Administration Hospital, and the Outpatient Clinic were renowned as a part of "Mackenzie's Dream" but the growth of the medical school can also be attributed to the dedication of Richard B. Dillehunt, his successor and aide. On March 30, 1920, Dillehunt was elected dean of the school at the same time as his appointment as Clinical Professor of Surgery and head of the department of Orthopedic Surgery. He was well known for advancements in surgery and his contributions to orthopedic surgery. He was a member of various learned societies including Alpha Omega Alpha, Phi Rho Sigma, Oregon and Multnomah County Medical Societies, North Pacific Surgical Association, Pacific Northwest Medical Association, Pacific Coast Surgical Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Association, North Pacific Orthopedic Society, Oregon Mental Hygiene Society, Board of Directors of the Oregon Tuberculosis Association and the American College of Surgeons. In 1935 President Roosevelt appointed him to the Advisory Committee of Orthopedic Surgeons. He was chief of the orthopedic staff at Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children from 1926-1943 and a member of the surgical staffs of Emanuel and Multnomah County Hospitals. He was chief surgeon at Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children where he was well known for his warmth, sympathy and skill. Dr. Dillehunt was dedicated to "civic and philanthropic movements and no welfare survey, no plan for social, industrial or medical betterment, omits his name from its directorate." He dedicated himself not only to the medical school but served in WWI. He helped organize a base hospital and went with it to France as head of orthopedic surgery. He began his service as 1st lieutenant in the medical corps and returned to Portland in 1912 as a Major. Dr. Dillehunt died at his home in 1953.

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Content Description

The collection consists of a photograph album of medical students, staff, faculty, and campus buildings dating from 1918 to -1927. There is also a folder with two letters: one of recommendation from Charles Davison of the University Hospital in Chicago to Dr. Simeon Josephi for Richard B. Dillehunt, dated September 1, 1911. The second letter is from Dr. Dillehunt to Dr. Josephi inquiring into a position in the department of anatomy at UOMS, dated September 1, 1911.

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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

Richard B. Dillehunt photograph collection, Collection Number 2004-001, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Photograph Album, undated

    Container: Volume 1

    • Description: Dean Richard B. Dillehunt
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 1
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Dean Richard B. Dillehunt – Kenneth A. Mackenzie – unidentified person
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 2
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Plaque, Kenneth Alexander James Mackenzie
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 3
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: University of Oregon Medical School, 23rd and Lovejoy Street, Portland, Oregon
      Dates: 1892-1919
      Container: Volume 1, Page 4
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Medical Science Building
      Dates: 1918-1921
      Container: Volume 1, Page 4
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Staff [mostly unidentified] - Center, Dillehunt; W.F. Allen
      Container: Volume 1, Page 5
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Mrs. Miller
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 6
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Gill
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 6
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Gwartney
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 6
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Ralf Couch
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 6
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Clerin
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 6
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Davis
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 6
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Bertha Hallam
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 7
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Mrs. Notson
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 8
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Schre[r]er
      Dates: circa 1920
      Container: Volume 1, Page 8
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Valentine Pritchard
      Dates: circa 1921
      Container: Volume 1, Page 8
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Mr. Johnson
      Dates: circa 1922
      Container: Volume 1, Page 8
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Spra[gg]
      Dates: circa 1923
      Container: Volume 1, Page 8
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Mrs. Davis
      Dates: circa 1924
      Container: Volume 1, Page 8
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Murphy
      Dates: circa 1925
      Container: Volume 1, Page 8
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Marietta McComber
      Dates: circa 1926
      Container: Volume 1, Page 8
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Lynch
      Dates: circa 1927
      Container: Volume 1, Page 8
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Mrs. McDonald
      Dates: circa 1928
      Container: Volume 1, Page 8
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: 1925 Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children
      Dates: 1925
      Container: Volume 1, Page 9
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Miss Grace Phelps, superintendent
      Dates: 1927
      Container: Volume 1, Page 9
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Dr. Knox, resident
      Dates: 1927
      Container: Volume 1, Page 9
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Dr. Beattie, intern
      Dates: 1927
      Container: Volume 1, Page 9
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Crew of the Good Ship M. S.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 10
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Gaines, Superintendent
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 10
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Jim
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 10
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Crew of the Good Ship M. S., (Dad) Schuster
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 10
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Henry
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 10
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Mac (gardener)
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 10
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Tedisch, pharmacology and biochemistry
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 10
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Clark, artist
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 10
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Billie
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 10
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Miss Downing, bacteriology
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 10
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Crew of the Good Ship M. S., Miss Bloomsliker, surgery
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 10
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Class Photographs
      Dates: 1903
      Container: Volume 1, Page 11
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Class Photographs
      Dates: 1927, 1924
      Container: Volume 1, Page 12
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: [Students, staff or faculty] outside of Medical Science Building
      Dates: 1925, 1927
      Container: Volume 1, Page 13
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: [Students, staff or faculty] in front Medical Science Building
      Dates: 1925, 1926
      Container: Volume 1, Page 14
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Hausler
      Dates: 1924
      Container: Volume 1, Page 15
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Thiemes
      Dates: 1924
      Container: Volume 1, Page 15
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Foster
      Dates: 1924
      Container: Volume 1, Page 15
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Rush
      Dates: 1924
      Container: Volume 1, Page 15
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: University of Oregon Medical School, 23rd and Lovejoy Street; "After the fire, 1919", physiology lab [library]; exterior
      Dates: 1919
      Container: Volume 1, Page 16
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Medical Science Building, Multnomah County Hospital, Doernbecher Hospital for Children, new nurses home [Emma Jones Hall]
      Dates: 1927
      Container: Volume 1, Page 17
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Medical Science Building exterior
      Dates: 1927
      Container: Volume 1, Page 18
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Medical Science Building
      Dates: 1927 July 10
      Container: Volume 1, Page 19
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Views of Portland from Marquam Hill Campus
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 20
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Sam Jackson and Sam Jackson Park
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 21
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Campus views from Fairmont Boulevard, Veteran's Administration Hospital, Patton Road
      Dates: 1926
      Container: Volume 1, Page 22
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Doernbecher Children's Hospital construction
      Dates: circa 1925
      Container: Volume 1, Page 23
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Portland from Marquam Hill campus
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 24
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Multnomah County Hospital construction
      Dates: circa 1922
      Container: Volume 1, Page 25
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Multnomah County Hospital construction
      Dates: circa 1922
      Container: Volume 1, Page 26
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Medical Science Building exterior
      Dates: circa 1920
      Container: Volume 1, Page 26
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Medical Science Building exterior
      Dates: circa 1920
      Container: Volume 1, Page 27
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Medical Science Building exterior
      Dates: 1927
      Container: Volume 1, Page 28
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Housing - Alpha Kappa Kappa, Nu Sigma Nu, Unidentified
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 29
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Portland Free Dispensary Patients and staff
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 30
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Portland Free Dispensary Staff, Miss Marietta McComber
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 31
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Doernbecher Children's Hospital dedication
      Dates: 1926
      Container: Volume 1, Page 32
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Doernbecher Children's Hospital construction
      Dates: 1925
      Container: Volume 1, Page 33
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Doernbecher Children's Hospital site before construction and after construction
      Dates: 1925-1926
      Container: Volume 1, Page 34
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Animals including monkey and goat, and Billie, the animal worker
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 35
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Multnomah County Interns
      Dates: 1925, 1926
      Container: Volume 1, Page 36
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Biochemistry lab
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 37
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Dissecting lab
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 37
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Anatomy lab
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 38
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Topographic anatomy, dissecting room
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 39
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Anatomy lab
      Dates: 1924
      Container: Volume 1, Page 40
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Physiology lab
      Dates: 1924
      Container: Volume 1, Page 40
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Physiology lab
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 41
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Football team
      Dates: 1896
      Container: Volume 1, Page 42
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: University of Oregon Medical School shuttle bus
      Dates: circa 1920
      Container: Volume 1, Page 43
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Rieta Hough, Kent Wilson, Jay Coffey
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 43
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Faculty and staff: Reese, Johnson, Sutherland, Gaines, Lucas, [Coughlan]
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 44
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Students "At ease"
      Dates: circa 1920, 1930
      Container: Volume 1, Page 45
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Faculty playing horseshoes
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 46
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: David Baird with unidentified man in uniform and unidentified woman
      Dates: 1944
      Container: Volume 1, Page 47
      Location: Photograph Album, undated
    • Description: Physician and nurse in surgery with patient using anesthesia
      Dates: undated
      Container: Volume 1, Page 48
      Location: Photograph Album, undated

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Subject Terms

  • Students

Personal Names

  • Hallam, Bertha Brandon
  • Mackenzie, Kenneth A. J.

Corporate Names

  • University of Oregon. Medical School

Geographical Names

  • Oregon

Occupations

  • Universities and colleges--Faculty

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