Peter Taubenberger papers

Collection

Identifier: 2013-014

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains material concerning his personal private practice; his work with the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) as an Aviation Medical Examiner; and class materials for CME courses taken at Harvard University.

Dates

1925-1984

Creator

Taubenberger, Peter (Actor, 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

Peter Taubenberger (1925-2010) was German-born and took his degree at the University of Munich in 1953, specializing in Internal Medicine. His thesis was on experimental hematology. He emigrated to Canada and later to the United States. He had rural practices in Saskatchewan and Montana and more urban practices in Colorado and Oregon prior to retiring in Portland in the 1990s. He became involved in Aviation Medicine as a Flight Medical Examiner and worked giving physicals to pilots for the Federal Aviation Agency.

Correspondence, 2013-014 Peter Taubenberger Papers

Extent

2 Linear Feet (4 document boxes of materials)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Summary

Peter Taubenberger, M.D., was a German-born doctor who practiced in both Canada and the United States. Trained as an internist, he became an Aviation Medical Examiner prior to retiring to Portland. His papers were donated to OHSU in 2011.

Arrangement

The Taubenberger Papers have been subdivided into sections covering personal papers; Aviation Medicine; and class syllabi of Continuing Medical Education courses he took.

Other Finding Aids

2013-024 Guy Gorrell Papers Another Aviation Medicine Examiner.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated by Dr. Taubenberger's widow Anneliese in 2011. The physical transfer was coordinated by neighbor Amy Lewin prior to Anneliese's move to Florida.