William Zimmerman papers

Collection

Identifier: 2001-005

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection consists of: one video cassette titled “Medical School History” (undated), one UOMS yearbook (1940), photographs, and ephemera. Also included are publications: “Reports to the Alumni” (1956-1969), “Campusgram”, (1964-1966), and “What’s Going On” (1955-1969). A 2010 accrual added correspondence, newsclippings, and photographs.

Dates

Creation: 1937-1980

Creator

Zimmerman, William A., 1915-1999 (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

Wiilam A. Zimmerman (1915-1999) was born in Canada and raised in Portland, Oregon. He attended Roosevelt High School and graduated University of Oregon (1939). He soon joined the Business Office of the University of Oregon Medical School (UOMS) as Assistant Manager under Ralf Couch (1940). This was the start of a forty-year career. He advanced to take over Couch's postion as Business Manager; Assistant Dean of Business Affairs (1965); Dean, Business Affairs (1968); and retired as Director of Development, University of Oregon Health Sciences Center (UOHSC) in 1980.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

William "Bill" Zimmerman spent 40 years in medical school administration and his collection includes a wide variety of material in different media covering school affairs. These include photographs, ephemera, and a series of campus newsletters and other publications.