Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
Donald L. Blanchard papers
Blanchard, Donald L., M.D.
2015-010
1.26 linear feet
1995-2017
These papers consist of materials written and collected by Dr. Donald Blanchard who studied at OHSU and worked in the ophthalmology department. Within this collection are many writings by Blanchard, including writings about Georg Bartisch and his work, a translation of Bartisch's text Ophthalmodouleia, work on ophthalmology, and papers for the Cogan Ophthalmic History Society's annual meetings.
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Records are generally arranged alphabetically, with similar works being housed together.
Dr. Donald L. Blanchard is a retired ophthalmologist and a medical historian. He is a member of the Cogan Ophthalmic History Society and has presented papers including a history of Emily Dickinson's eye problem. Blanchard is a native of Portland and an alumnus of the OHSU School of Medicine. As of 2016, Dr. Blanchard has continued to serve OHSU as a volunteer at the Casey Eye Institute library where he was an honored recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award for his work on the library holdings. His passion for the work of George Bartisch led him to translate Bartisch's
Ophthalmodouleia from German into English.
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.
These materials were donated by Dr. Donald L. Blanchard.
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The Donald L. Blanchard papers houses the personal and academic records of Dr. Donald L. Blanchard. This collections, which dates from 1996 to 2017, consists of writings by Donald Blanchard, including his 1996 translation of Georg Bartisch's text
Ophthalmodouleia, papers for the Cogan Ophthalmic History Society annual meetings, a certificate given to Blanchard, and an Icelandic spar. Blanchard has done extensive studying and writing about Georg Bartisch, a German physician from around the 1500s, who is thought to be the first person to produce a Renaissance manuscript on ophthalmic disorders and eye surgery. In Bartisch's original book, as well as Blanchard's English translation, there are wonderful woodcut illustrations of these various eye diseases, surgical tools, and surgical procedures. The Iceland Spar housed in the collection has been used in ophthalmology for glaucoma management and ophthalmoscopy. This collection contains a bevy of information about ophthalmologic history paired with corresponding visuals and artifacts.
There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.
Bartisch, George, 1535-approximately 1607
Oregon
Medicine, Traditional
Ophthalmology
History
Iceland spar
Medicine and Health
Blanchard papers
1995-2017
English.
Bartisch materials, articles, and pictures
1999-2005
English.
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"Bildliche Darstellung Der Krankheiten Des Menschlichen Auges" (1854) by Christian Ruete (reproduction)
undated
German.
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1
"Choked disc and hemorrhage following sub-arachnoid hemorrhage", original painting by Sylvia Ford, contributed by Frederick Cordes
1952
English.
4
2
Cogan presentation: "Iceland Spar and Early Polarizing Theories of Light"
2015
3
1
Cogan Ophthalmic History Society 30th annual meeting papers
2017 March 24-26
English.
1
2
Congratulatory Certificate
2015
English.
1
3
Kluwer Academic Papers, Newsletter of Senior Ophthalmologist articles, Cogan Ophthalmic historic society draft, Retinal anatomy presentation
1995-2017
English.
1
4
Articles and presentations on Henry's Gray's retinal anatomy
2017
English.
1
5
Henry Gray's (Retinal) Anatomy: The First Fifty Years (PowerPoint presentation)
2017
English.
"The Retina According to Henry Gray" in Scope newsletter
2017
Hemorrhagic macular degeneration, image by Lee Allen
1940
English.
4
3
Iceland Spar
undated
1
Iceland Spar presentation materials
2015
English.
Illustration: Cataract [RESTRICTED - PHI]
1935
3
2
Illustration: Chorioretinitis (2) [RESTRICTED - PHI]
1940-1941
3
3
Illustration: Macula (2) [RESTRICTED - PHI]
1931
3
4
Illustration: Malignant melanoma of the eye [RESTRICTED - PHI]
1941
3
5
Illustration: Tularemia [RESTRICTED - PHI]
undated
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6
Ophthalmodouleia book
1996
English.
1
Photocopy of Büchlin original by Heinrich Vogtherr. Translation and article by Donald L. Blanchard M.D. in booklet
undated
English.
2
"Progressive changes produced in rabbit lenses by experimental calcium deficiency" (images produced by Lee Allen for Kenneth Swan)
1940
English.
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4
Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings
2002-2019
English.
2002 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings Volume I
2002
English.
2
2002 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings Volume II
2002
English.
2
2004 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings
2004
English.
2
2005 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings
2005
English.
2
2006 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings
2006
English.
2
2008 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings
2008
English.
2
2009 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings
2009
English.
2
2014 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings
2014
English.
2
2016 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings
2016
English.
3
2017 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings
2017
English.
3
2018 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings
2018
English.
3
2019 Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Proceedings
2019
English.
3