OHSU newspaper folio collection

Collection — digital-file: 2009-020

Identifier: 2009-020

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection holds an immense amount of information in a variety of print media. Newspaper articles, supplements and inserts, magazine articles, special reports, and ephemera are all included. These materials were housed in 33 large folios along with additional loose materials; they have been digitized and are available eletronically.

Dates

1951-1985

Creator

Adams, Joseph J., 1925- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Reproduction and 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

These folios began as a project of the Public Affairs Office under Joseph J. Adams. Adams was born in Spokane, Washington in 1925. He graduated from Gonzaga University in 1949 and began a career in higher education administration. He began working for the University of Oregon Medical School in 1951, holding several administrative positions before becoming Vice President of Planning and Resource Development under President Lewis Bluemle.

Extent

3.54 Terabytes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The office of University Relations & Public Affairs (URPA) and their previous incarnations have been collecting news articles for decades. This collection holds newspaper articles, supplements and inserts, magazine articles, special reports, and ephemera.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These folios were pasted together by the staff of the offices which became ultimately known as University Relations and Public Affairs, over a period of decades.