Matthew Caldwell class notebook

Collection

Identifier: 2005-006

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The notebook contains Caldwell's class notes from the Ohio Medical College from 1847-1848, though there is no indication of what school he attended in the notebook. The pages are headed with the names of the instructors: “Prof.”: [Loehe Locke ?], Lawson, Mussey, Harrison and Wright.

Dates

Creation: 1847-1848

Creator

Caldwell, Matthew (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing 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.

Biographical Note

Dr. Matthew Caldwell was from or practiced in Umpqua, Oregon. According to Accession No. 2005-011, The History of the Physicians of Jackson County Past and Present, he practiced in Phoenix, OR. He graduated from the Ohio Medical College, March 1, 1848. The Obituary Index Collection 2005-017 states that Dr. Caldwell was born in 1824 and died in 1874. The Edith McCracken Guide to the History of Jackson County Physicians Records (Accession # 2005-011) says that for 8 years after graduation (c. 1848-1856) he worked as a doctor for steamship lines on the China run from San Francisco. Caldwell moved to a practice in Phoenix, OR until retirement due to ill health (1864). He moved to Wagner Soda Springs where he died. He married Mary Jane McCormick and had a daughter, Mrs. Lily D. Blackwood still living in Phoenix at the time of writing.

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Dr. Matthew Caldwell was, of Umpqua, Oregon, graduated from the Ohio Medical College in 1848. After graduation, he worked as a doctor for steamship lines on the China run from San Francisco and later moved to a practice in Phoenix, OR until retirement due to ill health.

Arrangement

One 8' x 14' notebook in a small artifact box.

Custodial History

Dr. Mathew Caldwell, Umpqua, Oregon, created the notebook. Dr. Earl Canfield donated it to the UOMS Library in June 1942. It was kept in the Medical Museum Collection until May 2005 when archivist, Karen Peterson, accessioned it into the OHSU Historical Collections & Archives.