Doernbecher, Edward M.

Abstract Lumber baron Frank Silas Doernbecher left a sizeable allotment from his estate for what ultimately became the Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children. The Ada Doernbecher Morse papers showcase the manner in which charitable private donations and organized fund-raising played a part in making such a need a physical reality. This collection houses a variety of materials, including family portraits, a scrapbook of news clippings, publications, and a time-line of the hospital’s history,...