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Woodland Park Hospital Auxiliary Photograph collection, 1968-1995
Overview of the Collection
- Cre
- Woodland Park Hospital
- Title
- Woodland Park Hospital Auxiliary Photograph collection
- Dates
- 1968-1995 (inclusive)19681995
- Quantity
- 1.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2014-001
- Summary
- The concept of a hospital auxiliary organization has a long history in America. In 1752 the first such was created to help Benjamin Franklin's Pennsylvania Hospital. Since then they have grown, centered on the twin pillars of charitable fundraising and volunteer service. The Woodland Park Hospital Auxiliary photograph collection provides an intimate glimpse into the people and actions of one such organization in a local Portland Hospital.
- Repository
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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
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There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In 1961, local businessmen and doctors began working on a plan to get a hospital in the Eastside neighborhoods of Gateway and Parkrose. The Portland Suburban Medical Group finally sponsored the building of Woodland Park Hospital to fill this need in 1962. Early strength was shown in their mental health, obstetric, and orthopedic programs. The hospital soon added extra wings to serve their growing need, while the orthopedists would come to be early proponents of Sports Medicine.
The Woodland Park Hospital Auxiliary (WPHA) was begun in 1974 with a series of social and fund-raising efforts; including luncheons, bake sales, dinner dances, fashion shows, holiday events, and opening a gift shop. They held workshops teaching life-saving techniques like CPR. They also started sports medicine programs with local high schools called the "Bumps n' Bruises Clinic". The proceeds went toward a variety of uses, such as "goodie bags" of toiletries and pillows for patients, equipment for the hospital, scholarship awards for medical and nursing students, and celebrations for long-term auxiliary volunteers.
The hospital was sold in 2004 to a larger managed health care company, and the WPHA came to an end.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection shows a variety of activities of the Woodland Park Hospital Auxiliary through the medium of photographic images in the form of bound albums and scrapbooks, unbound prints, and color slides.
"Series I: Albums" dates from 1968 to 1995 and shows the multifaceted work of the WPHA. They include not only the official charitable fundraising events for supplies, equipment, and scholarships, but also commemorations of important personal occasions of the Auxiliary members themselves, such as birthdays and retirements.
"Series II: Prints" covers the period 1968-1995 and, thus, includes some files predating the creation of the Auxiliary itself. They include images of medical staff and volunteers, visits by local and state officials, and a multitude of event pictures.
"Series III: Slides" dates from 1979 to 1985. The slides show staff and patients interacting, as well as the hospital itself and related activities.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Albums, 1976-1990Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 4 | Red album |
1976-1983 |
| 5 | Blue album |
1986-1990 |
Prints, 1968-1995Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | New Nursery Obstetrics Unit |
1968 |
| 1 | 2 | Comm. Gordon Unit Opening |
1968 |
| 1 | 3 | Drs. Coterrill and Smith,Event |
1970 |
| 1 | 4 | WPHA Group Portrait |
1970 |
| 1 | 5 | Roger Jorgenson |
1970 |
| 1 | 6 | Staff Banquet-Morrie Dragoon |
1970 |
| 1 | 7 | Groundbreaking MHU |
1971 |
| 1 | 8 | List of WPHA Officers |
1974-1992 |
| 2 | 1 | List of WPHA Officers |
1974-1992 |
| 1 | 9 | "Bumps n' Bruises" Clinic |
1977-1979 |
| 1 | 10 | Chaplain Mulder with hymnal |
1978 |
| 1 | 11 | R. Thomas Gustafson, M.D. |
1979 |
| 1 | 12 | Irene Hildahl, Volunteer |
1979 |
| 1 | 13 | Carolyn M. Polansky, M.D. |
1979 |
| 1 | 14 | Janice Welborn, Volunteer |
1979 |
| 1 | 15 | Coordinator and Administrator |
1979 |
| 1 | 16 | Farewell Tea for Jennifer Roe |
1981 |
| 1 | 17 | Pillow Crew |
1982 |
| 2 | 2 | Events |
1984 |
| 2 | 3 | Events |
1986 |
| 2 | 4 | Events |
1987 |
| 2 | 5 | Events |
1988 |
| 2 | 6 | Volunteer Awards |
1989 |
| 2 | 7 | Spring Luncheon/Fashion Show |
1991 |
| 2 | 8 | Assorted Events I |
1991 |
| 3 | 1 | Assorted Events II |
1991 |
| 3 | 2 | Events |
1992 |
| 3 | 3 | Events I |
1993 |
| 3 | 4 | Events II |
1993 |
| 3 | 5 | Events |
1994 |
| 3 | 6 | Events |
1995 |
| 1 | 18 | Awards Dinner |
undated |
| 1 | 19 | CPR class |
undated |
| 1 | 20 | "City of Roses" Hospital |
undated |
| 1 | 21 | Dinner Dance |
undated |
| 1 | 22 | Employee Awards |
undated |
| 1 | 23 | Equipment |
undated |
| 1 | 24 | Groundbreaking |
undated |
| 1 | 25 | Holiday Dinner |
undated |
| 1 | 26 | Portrait-Stephen Brenneke |
undated |
| 1 | 27 | Portrait-Dr. John Brose |
undated |
| 1 | 28 | Portrait-Dr.Norman D. Logan |
undated |
| 1 | 29 | Portrait-Dr. Thomas Utterback |
undated |
| 1 | 30 | Portrait-Dr. C.W. Van Rooy |
undated |
| 1 | 31 | Staff in Lab |
undated |
| 1 | 32 | WPHA Staff and Volunteers |
undated |
| 1 | 33 | Rep. Wyden Visits Hospital |
undated |
Slides, 1979-1985Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 6 | 1 | Staff and Patients |
1979-1981 |
| 6 | 1 | Staff and Patients |
1982 |
| 6 | 2 | Staff and Patients |
1982 |
| 6 | 2 | Woodland Park Hospital |
1982 |
| 6 | 2 | Therapy |
1983 |
| 6 | 2 | Staff and Patients |
1984-1985 |
| 6 | 2 | Staff |
1985 |
| 6 | 3 | Staff |
1985 |
| 6 | 3 | Construction |
1985 |
| 6 | 3 | Staff and Patients-Tests |
undated |
| 6 | 3 | Emergency Entrance Exterior |
undated |
| 6 | 3 | Staff |
undated |
| 6 | 3 | Smoking Lecture graphics |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Code 99 Crash Cart |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Supplies |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Surgical Prep |
undated |
| 6 | 4 | Physical Therapy |
undated |
