Certificate facsimile: Founding of University of Oregon Health Sciences Center, undated

The Louis G. Terkla papers encompass a diverse range of materials primarily related to the professional activities and contributions of Dr. Terkla in the field of dentistry. The collection is organized into three main series:

Series 1: Correspondence includes correspondence related to various professional endeavors, including the search for a new dean at the University of Oregon Dental School. It contains drafts, reports, clippings, newsletters, dental publications, remarks, notes, bulletins, memoranda, programs, and reports.

Series 2: Publications & Administrative Materials comprises published papers, speeches, and articles by Terkla in various journals. It also includes administrative materials related to the H.P.E.A. mandatory enrollment battle and the Crippled Children’s Division (now the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center) planning group. Additionally, there are memorial magazines, the collaborative work "Operative Procedures" by Terkla and Kenneth Cantwell, and articles on Terkla in assorted journals and bulletins.

Series 3: Ephemera contains a variety of items, including a poster commemorating the 100th anniversary of the OHSU School of Dentistry, facsimile certificates marking significant affiliations and milestones, and a souvenir photograph album created by faculty and students in honor of his retirement as Dean of the OHSU School of Dentistry in 1984.

The collection provides valuable insights into Terkla's professional journey, contributions to dental education and practice, and involvement in significant administrative and collaborative efforts within the dental community.