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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-04-21. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives Hilda E. Drum collection Drum, Hilda E. 1999-013 1.67 linear feet 2 boxes 1945-1977 Hilda Drum attended the University of Oregon Medical School in the X-Ray Technology program. She was later appointed Chief Technician and eventually became a faculty member. The collection contains Department of Radiology and class photographs, social event photographs, a scrapbook, correspondence, notes, certificates, and newspaper articles. English .

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Hilda E. Drum collection, Collection Number 1999-013, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives

The collection contains Department of Radiology and class photographs, social event photographs, a scrapbook, correspondence, notes, certificates, and newspaper articles.

This collection will be of great interest to those researching the history of Oregon Health & Science University's X-Ray Technology program. It evidences almost 30 years of images (most notably of the student body) and innovations which sprang from both the program and the work of Hilda E. Drum during her long and productive tenure at OHSU.

The materials were collected by Michael P. Opton for the Estate of Hilda E. Drum and presented to Oregon Health & Science University in December of 1999 and March of 2000. The OHSU Library Historical Collections staff processed the materials March 2002.

Hilda E. Drum was born in Cologne, Germany. Mrs. Drum studied at the Universite La Sorbonne in 1927 and 1928. She completed her academic studies at Universitaet of Koeln in Cologne, 1931 and earned the equivalent of a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Mrs. Drum also studied languages in England and France and became an instructor in Economics. In 1938 she left Germany. On New Year's Day 1939, she arrived in New York City with 60 dollars to her name. For months she worked as a governess, until she met and married Bernard B. Drum, a former Judge from the Free State of Danzig (now a part of Poland). They moved to Portland, Oregon in 1940.

Mrs. Drum enrolled at the University of Oregon Medical School in the X-Ray Technology program where she received her degree. Upon graduation, she stayed on as a technician and was appointed Chief Technician in July 1943, by Dr. Burton, then Head of the Department of Radiology. In 1954, Mrs. Drum was appointed a member of the Faculty of the University of Oregon Medical School as an instructor. She received a promotion to Assistant Professor, and then eventually became a full Professor. She was very active in Oregon and American Societies of X-Ray Technicians. She held different state offices and worked on many committees on the State and National levels. She served three terms as President of the Oregon Society, the last in 1956.

In 1961, she and her assistant Dr. James B. Haworth designed and exhibited a device at the Third International Convention of X-Ray Technicians in Montreal, Canada. The device made it easier and safer to x-ray infants up to 6 months old. In 1962, she received the NEMA (National Electrical Manufactures Association) award with her paper on "Vertical Infant Positioner for Chest Radiography ... VIP." In 1963, she became a Fellow of The American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Mrs. Hilda E. Drum retired from her teaching post at UOMS in 1973, after 32 years of service. She died on October 9, 1999 at the age of 96.

Some images from this collection have been digitized and are available in the OHSU Digital Collections.

 University of Oregon. Medical School Oregon Commencement ceremonies Radiology Medicine and Health photographs Department of Radiology graduating class programs 1959-1972 English. 1 1 Program: Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: David L. Wishart 1972 June 23 English. Complete copy of program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: David L. Wishart 1972 June 23 English. Program Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Lendon H. Smith 1971 July 1 English. Program for Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Charles T. Dotter 1970 June 26 English. One half only of program: Faculty, Program, Graduates with penciled in corrections 1972 June 23 English. Program: Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Vincent C. Hinck 1969 June 11 English. Program: Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Mrs. Ann Sullivan 1968 June 11 Program Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: E. Dale Trout 1967 June 27 Program: Department of Radiology, University of Oregon Medical School, Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Thomas B. Hutchins 1966 June 17 Program: Department of Radiology, University of Oregon Medical School, Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Louis Frische 1965 June 18 Program: Department of Radiology, University of Oregon Medical School, Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Louis Frische 1965 June 18 Program: Department of Radiology, University of Oregon Medical School, Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Lendon H. Smith 1964 June 26 Program: Department of Radiology, University of Oregon Medical School, Graduation Ceremonies, guest speaker: Lendon H. Smith 1964 June 26 Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Mrs. Carl Staver 1963 June 21 Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Mrs. Carl Staver 1963 June 21 Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Mrs. E. G. (Fritzi) Chuinard 1962 June 29 Program:University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Mrs. E. G. (Fritzi) Chuinard 1962 June 29 Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Judge Virgil H. Langtry, LL. B. 1961 June 28 Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Judge Virgil H. Langtry, LL. B. 1961 June 28 Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: Ivan M. Woolley 1960 June 29 Program: University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiology, guest speaker: not listed 1959 June 22 Department of Radiology graduating class photographs 1945-1972 English. 1 2 Large group photograph: class of 1945 undated Large group photograph: class of 1946, with members identified undated Large group photograph: class of 1947 undated Large group photograph: class of 1948, with members identified undated Large group photograph: class of 1949 undated Large group photograph: class of 1950 undated Large group photograph: class of 1951, with members identified, penciled in on back undated Large group photograph: class of 1952 undated Large group photograph: class of 1953 undated Large group photograph: class of 1954 undated Large group photograph: class of 1955 undated Large group photograph: class of 1956 with members identified undated Large group photograph: class of 1957 with members identified undated Large group photograph: class of 1959 undated Small group photograph: 1959 undated Large group photograph: class of 1959 with members identified undated Small group photograph: class of 1960 undated Large group photograph: class of 1960 undated Large group photograph: class of 1961 undated Small group photograph: class of 1961 undated Large group photograph: class of 1962 undated Small group photograph: class of 1962 undated Photograph: class of 1963 undated Small class photograph 1963 Small class photograph 1964 Large group photograph 1964 Large class photograph 1965 Small group photograph: cap and gown 1965 English. Large group photograph 1966 Small class photograph 1966 Small class photograph 1967 Large class photograph 1967 Small class photograph 1968 Large class photograph 1968 Large group photograph 1969 Small group photograph 1969 Small class photograph 1970 Small group photograph 1970 Large group photograph 1970 Small group photograph: class of 1971 undated Large class photograph 1971 Small group photograph: class of 1972 undated English. Small group photograph: class of 1972 undated Large group photograph: class of 1972 undated Articles, notes, and certificates 1966-1972, undated English. 1 3 Original Certificate of Emeritus in original holder under acid free paper 1958-1972 Page from Skiagram article: "Honor Tendered to Hilda Drum" 1968 October Napkin signed Arlene Hiltz Eichstedt 1966 Photocopy on permalife paper: news clipping titled "Giant X-Ray Exposures at Zoo Prove Princess Rosy's Tootsie Unimpaired" picture of Dr. Dotter in article 1954 August 14 Photocopy on permalife paper: news clipping titled "Expert Perfects Device for Safer Infant X-Rays" 1961 July 17 Photocopy on permalife paper: news clipping undated, titled "Rosy's Foot Minus Break" picture of Dr. Dotter in article undated Photocopy on permalife paper: news clipping undated, titled "Hospital suspension prompts doctor suit" undated Typed document: possible speech listing Hilda's accomplishments at UOMS undated Handwritten guest list undated Typed list of names and short handwritten note undated Small note: "Becky's Speech" undated Six pages from a calendar with handwritten text, possible outline or notes for retirement event undated Photographs (1) 1954-1973, undated English. 1 4 Hilda and Bernard Drum at Ecola State Park (taken by Frances C. Bernstein) 1960 English. Unidentified persons, award presentation undated Banquet, Hilda sitting at table 1954 Exhibit display for Crime Detection and the X-Ray Technician undated Unidentified event, dance and banquet undated Hilda as speaker at Society event, undated Hilda receiving an award at Society event undated Hilda stand in front of Crime Detection display undated Hilda and Dr. Charles Dotter at unidentified event banquet (color) undated Small group photograph: class members 1952 Correspondence concerning donations of photographs and memorabilia undated Various events (color) others undated and Black and white, one Polaroid (color) group of students and Hilda circa 1968 August Hilda and Unidentified woman, Class presentation by Susan Ryder Blake (color) 1972 Small card and note, several photographs 1960 July Undated classroom situations some duplication, two individual shots, one Hilda the other unidentified male, one candid shot of unknown event 1959 Backyard event two in color 1958 July Nature scenes, backyard event, backyard landscape (color) 1973 February Camping trip, backyard event and nurse station and office entrance 1959 July, November Photographs (2) 1950-1973, undated English. 1 5 Photographs and program from retirement party 1973 January 5 Photographs from a different party, possibly the same year 1973 Miscellaneous photographs from various events including: Numerous photographs of Charles Dotter, Rosie the elephant, and emperor penguin 1950-1970 English. Scrapbook 1952-1977, undated English. 2 X-Ray prints undated English. X-ray prints of large cat skull (3) undated English. 2 1