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Guy W. Gorrell papers, 1953-2008

Overview of the Collection

Dnr
Waldmann, George
Title
Guy W. Gorrell papers
Dates
1953-2008 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.25 linear feet, (1 carton and 1 small doc box)
Collection Number
2013-024
Summary
The Guy W. Gorrell papers is a variety of materials detailing the work of Dr. Gorrell, M.D., a Washington born doctor who graduated from the University of Oregon Medical School, interned at Multnomah County Hospital and completed a residency at University Hospital and worked as a surgical preceptor for many years. Included are some of Gorrell's certificates, correspondence, work papers and plaques.
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.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Guy W. Gorrell, M.D., passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2010. He was 90. Born Aug. 28, 1920, in Pomeroy, Wash., he graduated from Yakima High School in 1938 and the University of Oregon Medical School in 1953. He interned at Multnomah County Hospital in 1954 and completed a residency in general surgery at University Hospital in 1961. At Emanuel Hospital, Dr. Gorrell served as chairperson of the Surgery Department and on the board of directors. Instrumental in the general surgical residency program at Emanuel, he was a surgical preceptor for many years. OHSU awarded him an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery, Emeritus for contributions to teaching residents. Guy trained as a P-40 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1945. In later years, he enjoyed flying with Columbia Aviation Country Club, Columbia Seaplane Pilots Association, and Quiet Birdmen. Guy was predeceased by his wife, Mary; and son, David. His surviving children are Laura Baker of Portland, Bonnie Longshore of Lake Oswego, and Daniel Gorrell of Oregon City; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Content Description

The Guy W. Gorrell papers contain records documenting the life of Dr. Gorrell, his education, his career as a doctor, and his achievements, memberships, and memorials. Records in this collection include certificates, correspondence, certificates and plaques, memorials, and teaching materials. The focus of this collection is Gorrell's accomplishments, work, and correspondence.

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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

Materials have been organized as to four types; Documents, Correspondence, Patient File and Photographic prints, certificates and plaques.

Acquisition Information

George Waldmann, M.D.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Correspondence, 1994-1997

    Container: Box 1, Folder 6

    • Description: Dean Joseph Bloom-Gorrell: Faculty appointment changed to status "Clinical Professor Emeritus"
      Dates: 1997 October 8
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997
    • Description: Donald Trunkey M.D. - Gorrell: Invitation to Dept of Surgery dinner to receive Distinguished Alumnus Award
      Dates: 1994 May 17
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997
    • Description: Gorrell-OPSF: Letter of recommendation for Dr. Robert Reichle
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 11
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997
    • Description: Retirement Correspodence with Oregon Board of Medical ExaminersCover letter
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997
    • Description: Retirement Correspodence with Oregon Board of Medical ExaminersChange of address form
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997
    • Description: Retirement Correspodence with Oregon Board of Medical ExaminersSuggestions for Retiring Physicians
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997
    • Description: Retirement Correspodence with Oregon Board of Medical ExaminersPlaces to notify of retirement
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997
    • Description: Retirement Correspodence with Oregon Board of Medical ExaminersList of status options
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997
    • Description: Retirement Correspodence with Oregon Board of Medical ExaminersExplanation of Retired status
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997
    • Description: Retirement Correspodence with Oregon Board of Medical ExaminersExplanation of Emeritus status
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997
    • Description: Toffler-Gorrell: Thanks for another quarter teaching PCM class
      Dates: 1995 June 6
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997
    • Description: William F. Toffler M.D.-Gorrell: Thanks for teaching CME courses Principles of Clinical Medicine
      Dates: 1994 November 28
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
      Location: Correspondence, 1994-1997

  • Documents, 1920-2011

    Container: Box 1

    • Description: 80th Commencement program UOMS
      Dates: 1967 June 9
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Abbreviated Curriculum Vita
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Annotated Curriculum Vitae (2)
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Birth Certificate
      Dates: 1920 August 28
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Death Certificate
      Dates: 2010 December 13
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Gorrell wins Oliver Nisbet Award
      Dates: 1967
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Graduation list UOMS Class of '53
      Dates: 1953
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Newsclipping graduation
      Dates: 1953
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Pre-Med Education
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Statement from Multnomah Co. Medical Society of membership in good standing for Gorrell
      Dates: 1970 September 22
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Gorrell's Reminisces
      Dates: 1994
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Gorrell remembers his late wife Mary
      Dates: 1994
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Gorrell's echocardiogram record
      Dates: 2009
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: List Members of the Trauma Team (of Emanuel Hospital)
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Portland Surgical SocietyList of meetings and Gorrell's affiliation and activity
      Dates: 1966-1978
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Photocopies of Portland Surgical Society newsletters
      Dates: 1977-1978
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Opening address of a Portland Surgical Society meeting
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Letter Gorrell to Frank Raymond,M.D. requesting application for Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
      Dates: 1970 August 26
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Dr. Raymond's reply to Gorrell re:application for Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
      Dates: 1970 September 4
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Certificate Membership, Civil Aviation Medical Association (CAMA)
      Dates: 1973 November 21
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Unsigned FAA application for copies of Airman/Medical Certificates
      Dates: 1983
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: FCC form by Gorrell for Restricted Radio Permit
      Dates: 1983
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: FAA Certificate of Continuing Medical Education in Aviation Medicine, Anchorage Alaska
      Dates: 1994 July 24
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Life Flight Network History
      Dates: 1997 January 1
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Federal Air Surgeon's Medical Bulletin (3)
      Dates: 1997-2002
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Dr. Michael D. Jones to Gorrell
      Dates: 2007 January 9
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: "Quiet Birdman" Memorial
      Dates: 2010
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Sepia tinted-photographic prit Of Guy Gorrell as WWII aviator
      Dates: circa 1944
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: 1 color photographic print of Gorrell at retirement function
      Dates: 1992 September 16
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Ephemera-flyer announcing Dr. Gorrell's retirment dinner at Red Lion- Coliseum
      Dates: 1992 September 16
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Dr. Gorrell's retirment Reception Agenda
      Dates: 1992
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Correspondence re: retirement dinner
      Dates: 1992
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: 1 color print of Alumni Reunion Class of '53 in group setting

      Color print was attached to Alumni Pres. Caspar's notice to Alumni re: Class of 1953 Reunion. Print detached, sleeved. Section of letter with names copied and put in sleeve in back of print.

      Dates: 1993 June
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Alumni Pres. George Caspar announces recent reunion, with list of people in the (then attached) picture
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Poster for Reunion event at Portland Governor Hotel, with list of names
      Dates: 1993 May 21
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Memorials to Gorrell In Memory of Guy W. Gorrell by William B. Long III MD
      Dates: 2011 January 8
      Container: Box 1, Folder 8
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Memorials to Gorrell Tribute to Guy W. Gorrell, M.D. from Ben L. Bachulis, M.D.
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 8
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: "Patterns of Injury in helmeted and nonhelmeted motorcyclists" by Ben L Bachulis,M.D., Wm. Sangster,MD, Guy W. Gorrell,M.D., and Wm B. Long,M.D. in American Journal of Surgery v. 5 p. 808-711
      Dates: 1988 May
      Container: Box 1, Folder 9
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: Cover letter, Annual Report, Legacy Health System
      Dates: 1993 August 26
      Container: Box 1, Folder 10
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011
    • Description: "Together in Health" 1993 Annual Report, Annual Report, Legacy Health System (incl, pictures of Gorrell)
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 10
      Location: Documents, 1920-2011

  • Patient File (RESTRICTED), 1967-1979

  • Photographic prints, certificates and plaques, 1953-2008

    Container: Box 1, Folder 13

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Subject Terms

  • Aerospace Medicine

Corporate Names

  • University of Oregon. Medical School

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Waldmann, George (dnr)

Jeff Colby
2013

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