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Report of the Investigation of Fume Hazards at the Oregon Shipbuilding Company (Kaiser Company) at St. Johns, Portland, Oregon, circa 1942

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The materials consist of papers and research notes created and compiled by Medical Director of the Oregon Shipbuilding Yards, Forrest E. Rieke, M.D.; inter-office memorandums from Rieke to staff members of the OSC regarding health in the workplace; several reprints of reports regarding industrial health created by members of the University of Oregon Medical School; and notes compiled for a presentation given by Rieke regarding nurse provision of healthcare to industrial workers.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1942

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access. The collection is open to the public.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Material Specific Details

Includes reprint and facsimile of report created by Drs. Frank R. Menne, Warren C. Hunter, Joseph Beeman, and Norman A. David of the University of Oregon Medical School, made at the request of The Metal Trades Council of Portland, Oregon and Vicinity.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
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Portland OR 97239 United States