OHSU Overseers and Trustees records

Collection

Identifier: 2004-020

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records consist of individual files of board members as well as documents illustrating the overarching activities of the board. Subject matters discussed include the Crippled Children's Division (later renamed the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center); the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing; university development; accreditation; and fiscal and legal concerns. They are arranged into the following 2 series:

Series 1: Member Files

Includes photographs, photo proofs, and negatives; resumes; curriculum vitaes; publications; correspondence; and biographical information.

Series II: Activities of the Board

Includes meeting minutes, articles of incorporation and bylaws, long-range plans, public policy materials, membership materials, reports, committee materials, and other supporting documents produced and/or used by the Board of Overseers and the Advisory Council.

Dates

1976 - 1996

Creator

Oregon Health Sciences University Foundation (Organization)

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.

Historical Note

OHSU launched the Board of Overseers and Trustees in 1979 with the purposes of understanding the complex nature of an academic health sciences center and serving as advocates for the university. They also actively seek resources from the private sector to supplement the state's 27 percent contribution to the university’s budget so that new centers of excellence can be established within the institution, provide advice and counsel to the president and administration as needed, let faculty and staff know their efforts are recognized and valued, lend credibility to university statements, and further enable the university to be an active contributor to Oregon’s economic revitalization.

Extent

2.1 Linear Feet (5 document boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

OHSU launched the Board of Overseers and Trustees in 1979 with the purposes of understanding the complex nature of an academic health sciences center, building relationships with individuals and organizations in the private sector, and serving as advocates for the university. The records span 1976-1996 and consist of the files of individual board members as well as records related to the overarching activities of the board and other supporting documents.

Acquisition Information

Caryn Ruch transferred the records from OHSU University News and Publications to HC&A on February 16, 1999. They were accessioned on November 30, 2004 by Archivist Karen Peterson.