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Peter Taubenberger papers, 1925-1984

Overview of the Collection

Dpt
Lewin, Amy; Taubenberger, Peter
Title
Peter Taubenberger papers
Dates
1925-1984 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 linear feet, (4 document boxes of materials)
Collection Number
2013-014
Summary
Peter Taubenberger, M.D., was a German-born doctor who practiced in both Canada and the United States. Trained as an internist, he became an Aviation Medical Examiner prior to retiring to Portland. His papers were donated to OHSU in 2011.
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.

Additional Reference Guides

2013-024 Guy Gorrell Papers Another Aviation Medicine Examiner.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Peter Taubenberger (1925-2010) was German-born and took his degree at the University of Munich in 1953, specializing in Internal Medicine. His thesis was on experimental hematology. He emigrated to Canada and later to the United States. He had rural practices in Saskatchewan and Montana and more urban practices in Colorado and Oregon prior to retiring in Portland in the 1990s. He became involved in Aviation Medicine as a Flight Medical Examiner and worked giving physicals to pilots for the Federal Aviation Agency.

Correspondence, 2013-014 Peter Taubenberger Papers

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Content Description

This collection contains material concerning his personal private practice; his work with the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) as an Aviation Medical Examiner; and class materials for CME courses taken at Harvard University.

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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

[Collection title], Collection Number [####-###], Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The Taubenberger Papers have been subdivided into sections covering personal papers; Aviation Medicine; and class syllabi of Continuing Medical Education courses he took.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by Dr. Taubenberger's widow Anneliese in 2011. The physical transfer was coordinated by neighbor Amy Lewin prior to Anneliese's move to Florida.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Personal, 1925-1984

    Container: Box 1

    • Description: Donation correspondence
      Dates: 2011
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
    • Description: German medical school memorabilia
      Dates: 1925-1960
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
    • Description: German class notebook
      Dates: 1953
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
    • Description: German class notebook
      Dates: 1959
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
    • Description: Freemason documents
      Dates: 1971-1972
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
    • Description: "Civil Rights for the Mentally Retarded" [outdated and offensive term retained as part of publication title]
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
    • Description: Medical correspondence-Montana
      Dates: 1978-1982
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
    • Description: Patient chart samples
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 8
    • Description: Powder River Medical Services paperwork samples
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Aviation Medicine, 1962-1984

    Container: Box 2

  • Class Syllabi, 1977-1980

    Container: Box 3

    • Description: Harvard Neurology Graduate Course I, Pt.1
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 3, Folder 1
    • Description: Harvard Neurology Graduate Course I, Pt. 2
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 3, Folder 2
    • Description: Harvard Update in Internal Medicine v.1 Pt.1
      Dates: 1980
      Container: Box 3, Folder 3
    • Description: Harvard Update in Internal Medicine v.1 Pt.2
      Dates: 1980
      Container: Box 3, Folder 4
    • Description: Harvard Update in Internal Medicine v.2, Pt. 1
      Dates: 1980
      Container: Box 3, Folder 5
    • Description: Harvard Update in Internal Medicine v2, Pt. 2
      Dates: 1980
      Container: Box 4, Folder 1
    • Description: Harvard Postgrad Course I: Fundamentals of Neurology Pt.1
      Dates: 1982
      Container: Box 4, Folder 2
    • Description: Harvard Postgrad Course I: Fundamentals of Neurology Pt.2
      Dates: 1982
      Container: Box 4, Folder 3
    • Description: Harvard Postgrad Course II:Advances in Neurology Pt.1
      Dates: 1982
      Container: Box 4, Folder 4
    • Description: Harvard Postgrad Course II:Advances in Neurology Pt.2
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 4, Folder 5

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Subject Terms

  • Aerospace Medicine

Corporate Names

  • United States. Federal Aviation Administration

Geographical Names

  • Oregon

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Lewin, Amy (dpt)
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