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Multnomah County Division of Public Health collection, 1938-1993

Overview of the Collection

Dnr
Mahoney, Elaine G.; Multnomah County (Or.). Division of Public Health
Title
Multnomah County Division of Public Health collection
Dates
1938-1993 (inclusive)
1950-1980 (bulk)
Quantity
6 linear feet, (one 2x12 inch box and one 16x20 box; 2013-025 has been integrated with 7 doc boxes of records.)
Collection Number
2015-007
Summary
The Multnomah County Division of Public Health Collection showcases the broad scope of affairs and wide variety of activities with which a modern Public Health department is concerned.
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. The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Multnomah County has been serving community health needs since 1854, but public health did not take on a concrete form by city officials until about 1890 with the treatment of illnesses with children, contaminated drinking water and food-borne sickness. Through the 20th century, the Division of Public Health grew in size to tackle issues such as cancer, smallpox, polio and venereal diseases. By 1955, there were more specified programs within the Division aimed towards child/school health, vital statistics and mental health. The Division of Public Health eventually transitioned into sub-programs and clinics with the Health Department of Multnomah County.

This collection is essentially the combination of two collections of records, publications and artifacts donated by long-time public health nurse Elaine G. Mahoney, R.N., M.S. M.P.H., in 2013 and 2015. In addition to many years sevice with the County, she also served as faculty at OHSU in the Center for Research in Occupational & Environmental Toxicology (CROET).

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Content Description

This collection covers an overall span of time from 1938 to 1993; however the bulk of materials focus on the 1950s-1970s. The Records series consists of a multitude of program records, correspondence, articles, training materials and news clippings contained in seven document boxes.

The Publications series is contained in a single document box and continues a variety of materials. These include published articles, books, and manuals, as well as ephemera like brochures.

The Artifacts series contains two scrapbooks of newsclippings and some photographs. One album has been deconstructed, while the other is intact.

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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

This collection is arranged in three series: 1) Records 2) Publications 3) Artifacts

Acquisition Information

Elaine Garner Mahoney, R.N., M.S., M.P.H.

Preservation Note

No special equipment is needed for this collection.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Records, 1938-1979

    • Description: County Health Programs
      Dates: 1938-1974
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
    • Description: Tuberculosis (TB) Program
      Dates: 1939-1969
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
    • Description: Sanitation-Charts and Forms
      Dates: 1947-1960
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-Dental Health
      Dates: 1948-1956
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
    • Description: Vital Health Statistics-Policies and Forms
      Dates: 1949-1959
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-"Cripple Children Special Ed" [outdated and offensive term retained as part of historical title]
      Dates: 1952-1968
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-Epidemiology
      Dates: 1953-1959
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
    • Description: Local Health Services
      Dates: 1955
      Container: Box 1, Folder 8
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-Immunization
      Dates: 1955-1959
      Container: Box 1, Folder 9
    • Description: Invitations-Dedication Health & Ed Bldg
      Dates: 1956 June 8
      Container: Box 1, Folder 10
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-Reports
      Dates: 1956-1957
      Container: Box 1, Folder 11
    • Description: Public Schools Program I
      Dates: 1957-1970
      Container: Box 1, Folder 12
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-Family Service
      Dates: 1958-1959
      Container: Box 1, Folder 13
    • Description: Forms and Proceudres-Poison Control
      Dates: 1958-1959
      Container: Box 1, Folder 14
    • Description: Forms and Porocedures-Budget
      Dates: 1958-1961
      Container: Box 1, Folder 15
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-Lab Reports
      Dates: 1959-1960
      Container: Box 1, Folder 16
    • Description: Job Analysis
      Dates: 1959-1973
      Container: Box 1, Folder 17
    • Description: Photographs
      Dates: circa 1960s
      Container: Box 1, Folder 18
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-Index Card
      Dates: 1960
      Container: Box 1, Folder 19
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-Medical Investigation
      Dates: 1960
      Container: Box 1, Folder 20
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-Drivre's License
      Dates: 1960-1962
      Container: Box 1, Folder 21
    • Description: Public Schools Programs II
      Dates: 1960-1973
      Container: Box 2, Folder 1
    • Description: School Health Agency Report
      Dates: 1961
      Container: Box 2, Folder 2
    • Description: Field Work Evaluation
      Dates: 1961-1974
      Container: Box 2, Folder 3
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-School Health
      Dates: 1962-1968
      Container: Box 2, Folder 4
    • Description: Memo: Transport of TB Patients
      Dates: 1963 July 26
      Container: Box 2, Folder 5
    • Description: Immunization Program notes
      Dates: 1964
      Container: Box 2, Folder 6
    • Description: Educational Programs
      Dates: 1964-1974
      Container: Box 2, Folder 7
    • Description: Multco Health Dept. Meetings and Surveys
      Dates: 1965-1974
      Container: Box 2, Folder 8
    • Description: Home Health Agency
      Dates: 1966-1970
      Container: Box 2, Folder 9
    • Description: Programs, Trends and Objectives
      Dates: 1967-1974
      Container: Box 2, Folder 10
    • Description: Nursing Supervisor's Meetings
      Dates: 1969
      Container: Box 2, Folder 11
    • Description: Procedure for Pan-Jet gun use
      Dates: 1969
      Container: Box 2, Folder 12
    • Description: Committee Meetings
      Dates: 1969-1971
      Container: Box 2, Folder 13
    • Description: Orientation Committee
      Dates: 1969-1973
      Container: Box 2, Folder 14
    • Description: Changes in Community Health Worker Requirements
      Dates: 1969-1974
      Container: Box 2, Folder 15
    • Description: Meeting Minutes
      Dates: 1969-1974
      Container: Box 2, Folder 16
    • Description: Eleanor Palmquist retirement
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 2, Folder 17
    • Description: Home Health Agency Advisory Committee
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 2, Folder 18
    • Description: New Projects
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 2, Folder 19
    • Description: Home Health Aide Workshops
      Dates: 1970-1973
      Container: Box 2, Folder 20
    • Description: Agenda Multco Home Health Agency Advisory Mtg
      Dates: 1971 September 28
      Container: Box 2, Folder 21
    • Description: Committee Meetings
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 3, Folder 1
    • Description: Multco Pub Hlth Div. Nurses Staff Council Bylaws
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 3, Folder 2
    • Description: Objectives for PCC and Other Training
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 3, Folder 3
    • Description: Parent-Child Health Program
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 3, Folder 4
    • Description: David Douglas Public Schools
      Dates: 1971-1972
      Container: Box 3, Folder 5
    • Description: Field Evaluations
      Dates: 1971-1972
      Container: Box 3, Folder 6
    • Description: P.N.P. Conferences-Attendance Lists and Syllabi
      Dates: 1971-1972
      Container: Box 3, Folder 7
    • Description: Supervisors' Meeting Minutes
      Dates: 1971-1972
      Container: Box 3, Folder 8
    • Description: Continuing Education for Nurses
      Dates: 1971-1973
      Container: Box 3, Folder 9
    • Description: Maternal-Infant Care Project (MIC)
      Dates: 1971-1973
      Container: Box 3, Folder 10
    • Description: Well Child Clinic
      Dates: 1971-1973
      Container: Box 3, Folder 11
    • Description: Community Health Programs
      Dates: 1971-1974
      Container: Box 3, Folder 12
    • Description: Correspondence
      Dates: 1971-1974
      Container: Box 3, Folder 13
    • Description: Early Child Development
      Dates: 1971-1974
      Container: Box 3, Folder 14
    • Description: New Hires and Orientation
      Dates: 1971-1974
      Container: Box 3, Folder 15
    • Description: Audiology
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 3, Folder 16
    • Description: Committee Meetings
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 3, Folder 17
    • Description: Correspondence-Continuing Education
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 3, Folder 18
    • Description: Home Health Agency Advisory Committee
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 3, Folder 19
    • Description: Latch-Key and Information Referral-E. Multco.
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 3, Folder 20
    • Description: Mary Hughes Leadership Conference USC I
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 4, Folder 1
    • Description: Mary Hughes Leadership Conference USC II
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 4, Folder 2
    • Description: Pediatric Health Nursing Programs & Problems
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 4, Folder 3
    • Description: Public Health Nursing Reporting Systems
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 4, Folder 4
    • Description: Nursing Personnel Policies-Multnomah Co.
      Dates: 1972-1973
      Container: Box 4, Folder 5
    • Description: Team Nursing Conferences
      Dates: 1972-1973
      Container: Box 4, Folder 6
    • Description: Clinic Procedures
      Dates: 1972-1974
      Container: Box 4, Folder 7
    • Description: In-Service Education and Orientation
      Dates: 1972-1974
      Container: Box 4, Folder 8
    • Description: Sanitation
      Dates: 1972-1977
      Container: Box 4, Folder 9
    • Description: Admin/Coordinator Meeting Minutes
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 4, Folder 10
    • Description: Area Implementation and Development (AID) Teams
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 4, Folder 11
    • Description: Area Supervisor Meetings
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 4, Folder 12
    • Description: Committee Meetings
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 4, Folder 13
    • Description: Community Healthcare Seminar
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 4, Folder 14
    • Description: Community Health Nurse Supervisor Conference
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 4, Folder 15
    • Description: Community Health Nurses Vacancies
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 4, Folder 16
    • Description: Education
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 4, Folder 17
    • Description: Job Descriptions
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 5, Folder 1
    • Description: Supervisory Program Coordination Grouup
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 5, Folder 2
    • Description: Administrative Program Committees
      Dates: 1973 August 14
      Container: Box 5, Folder 3
    • Description: Student Observers in TB Clinics-memo
      Dates: 1973 October 4
      Container: Box 5, Folder 4
    • Description: Committee Meetings and Reports
      Dates: 1973-1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 5
    • Description: Mt. Hood Comm. College Nursing class
      Dates: 1973-1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 6
    • Description: Community Health Workers Conference
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 7
    • Description: History-State Board of Health
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 8
    • Description: Inservice Design
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 9
    • Description: Inservice Staff Eduation Committee
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 10
    • Description: Mt Hood C.C. Basic Nursing Science Class
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 11
    • Description: Multco. Human Services Seniority Charts
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 12
    • Description: Multnomah Co. Organizational Chart
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 13
    • Description: Nursing Science Class AH16
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 14
    • Description: Proposal Reorganize and Revitalize County Govt.
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 15
    • Description: Supervisor's Meeting Minutes
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 5, Folder 16
    • Description: ABLE Project (Asian BiLingual Education)
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 5, Folder 17
    • Description: Nursing Home Staff Problems
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 5, Folder 18
    • Description: Fluoride Mouthrinse Program
      Dates: 1979 August 20
      Container: Box 5, Folder 19
    • Description: Audiology Program-Clerical Procedures
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 20
    • Description: Clinic Problems
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 21
    • Description: Edgefield Gardens & Winery History
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 22
    • Description: Forms and Procedures-Merit System
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 23
    • Description: Gift Contributors
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 24
    • Description: Job Description-Asst. Dir. Position #1
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 25
    • Description: Job Description-Community Health Aides
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 26
    • Description: Nursing Staff Personnel Policies
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 27
    • Description: Organization Chart-Nursing Section,Div. Med. Service
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 28
    • Description: PKU Blood Test example
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 29
    • Description: Telelecture notes-Child Health & Public Health Nurses
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 5, Folder 30
  • Publications, 1948-1993

    • Description: Vision Conservation-Pamphlets and Reprints
      Dates: 1948-1973
      Container: Box 6, Folder 1
    • Description: Public Health Nursing Journal vol. 44(10)
      Dates: 1952 October
      Container: Box 6, Folder 2
    • Description: Program Guide for Future Nurses Club
      Dates: 1955
      Container: Box 6, Folder 3
    • Description: Oregon Public Health Laws
      Dates: 1956 February
      Container: Box 6, Folder 4
    • Description: Civil Defense Home Protection Exercises
      Dates: 1956 June
      Container: Box 6, Folder 5
    • Description: Home Care in Arthritis: A Handbook for Patients
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box 6, Folder 6
    • Description: Public Health Nursing Services:How-What-Why
      Dates: 1958
      Container: Box 6, Folder 7
    • Description: InService Teacher Training Materials
      Dates: 1958-1973
      Container: Box 6, Folder 8
    • Description: Reprints of Regner Kullberg, M.D.
      Dates: 1959-1962
      Container: Box 6, Folder 9
    • Description: Guide for Public Health Nurses Working with Children
      Dates: 1961
      Container: Box 6, Folder 10
    • Description: Administrative Manual Revisions
      Dates: 1963
      Container: Box 6, Folder 11
    • Description: New Ideas in Public Health Nursing
      Dates: 1963
      Container: Box 6, Folder 12
    • Description: Proceedings Conference on Growth & Development
      Dates: 1963 December 5
      Container: Box 6, Folder 13
    • Description: Newsclippings-Portland Landmarks
      Dates: 1963-1974
      Container: Box 6, Folder 14
    • Description: Medical Clinics of North Americavol 48(3)
      Dates: 1964 May
      Container: Box 6, Folder 15
    • Description: Nursing Manual for Tuberculosis Control
      Dates: 1967 July 1
      Container: Box 6, Folder 16
    • Description: Multco Dept. Medical Services Annual Report '67-'68
      Dates: 1968
      Container: Box 6, Folder 17
    • Description: Maternal-Child Care Manual (copy)
      Dates: 1969
      Container: Box 7, Folder 1
    • Description: Maternal-Child Care Manual (original)
      Dates: 1969
      Container: Box 7, Folder 2
    • Description: Oregon Public Health Assoc.: A Quarter Century of Progress
      Dates: 1969
      Container: Box 7, Folder 3
    • Description: Newsclippings-Edgefield Manor & School Districts
      Dates: 1970-1975
      Container: Box 7, Folder 4
    • Description: Personnel Rules and Regulations
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 7, Folder 5
    • Description: Pinworm Pointers brochure
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 7, Folder 6
    • Description: Child Services Program, East Multnomah County
      Dates: 1972-1973
      Container: Box 7, Folder 7
    • Description: Article: "Philosophy, Purpose & Objectives" JONA
      Dates: 1973 July-August
      Container: Box 7, Folder 8
    • Description: Multco Human Services Reorganization
      Dates: 1973-1974
      Container: Box 7, Folder 9
    • Description: School Health Manual
      Dates: 1973-1974
      Container: Box 7, Folder 10
    • Description: Personnel Policy Manual
      Dates: 1974 May
      Container: Box 7, Folder 11
    • Description: Blurbs (departmental newsletter)
      Dates: 1974-1978
      Container: Box 7, Folder 12
    • Description: Gypsy King Funeral newsclipping
      Dates: 1975 March 4
      Container: Box 7, Folder 13
    • Description: Newsclippings-Mayor Terry Schrunk
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 7, Folder 14
    • Description: Sexual Developments Occuring During the Last Century Reviewed by a Commentator in 2080
      Dates: circa 1980
      Container: Box 7, Folder 15
    • Description: The History of Nursing vol. 1 Index Microfiche Collection
      Dates: 1983
      Container: Box 8, Folder 1
    • Description: From Henry Street to Oregon: Celebrating 100 Years of Public Health Nursing
      Dates: 1993
      Container: Box 8, Folder 2
    • Description: An Ethical System For Now and the Future
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 8, Folder 3
    • Description: Background Information on Venereal Disease Epidemiology
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 8, Folder 4
    • Description: Home Health Agency brochure
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 8, Folder 5
    • Description: Home Visit Planning Reference for Nurses
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 8, Folder 6
    • Description: Leaflets and Pamphlets list
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 8, Folder 7
    • Description: Multnomah County: Good Government-Getting Better
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 8, Folder 8
  • Artifacts, 1940-1968

    • Description: Vanport Quarantine sign
      Dates: 1940s
      Container: Box 9, Folder 1
    • Description: Bound Scrapbook
      Dates: 1940-1953
      Container: Box 9, Volume 1
    • Description: Multnomah Co. Division of Public Health:Growth is Progress
      Dates: 1964-1968
      Container: Box 9, Volume 2
    • Description: County Board of Health "Smallpox" sign
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 9, Folder 2

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