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Doernbecher Children's Hospital records, 1925-2015

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children
Title
Doernbecher Children's Hospital records
Dates
1925-2015 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.18 linear feet, (4 hollinger boxes and one large flat box)
Collection Number
2008-016
Summary
Doernbecher Children's Hosptial is an academic teaching hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University, established in 1926 through a donation by Ada Doernbecher Morse. This collection, which dates from 1925 to 2015, consists of a variety of records evidencing the growth and inner workings of the Hospital and its administration and fundraising over the past century.
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

Some materials in this collection may be restricted due to the presence of protected health information (PHI) or other confidential information. Please contact Historical Collections & Archives for more details regarding access.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Doernbecher Memorial Children's Hospitial is an academic teaching hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. Established in 1926 through a $200,000 donation by Ada Doernbecher Morse, an heir to the Frank Silas Doernbecher fortune, it was the first full-service children's hospital in the Pacific Northwest. Since that time, the hospital has gone on to become one of the top ranked pediatric hospitals in the country. In 1998 a new, state-of-the-art facility was constructed to replace the aging and cramped original building.

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Content Description

The Doernbecher Children's Hospital records house the organizational records of the aforementioned institution. This collection, which dates from 1925 to 2015, consists of administrative and financial records, letters, ledgers, meeting minutes, pamphlets and cards, newsletters, transcripts, articles and clippings, essays, and photographs evidencing the growth and inner workings of Doernbecher Children's Hospital, the Doernbecher Hospital Guild, and its administration over the past century.

This collection is unique in that it documents the inception and evolution of one of the nations preeminent pediatric hospitals over the span of a century. Those interested in pediatrics, nursing, 20th century medicine, and fundraising for medical benefit will find much of use in this collection.

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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

Doernbecher Children's Hospital records, Collection Number 2008-016, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Fund raising
  • History of Medicine
  • Hospital Administration
  • Pediatrics

Personal Names

  • Doernbecher, Frank Silas
  • Morse, Ada Doernbecher
  • Phelps, Grace, 1871-1952

Corporate Names

  • Oregon Health Sciences University

Geographical Names

  • Oregon

John Esh
2018

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