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OHSU Hospital Environmental Services slide collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2016-003

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of eighty 35mm color slides contained in four sleeves within one folder. With images taken from 1964 through about 1980, the slides in the collection were most likely used as examples to instruct new employees on cleaning practices.

Dates

  • Creation: 1964-1980

Restrictions on 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

The Hospital Environmental Services Department provides housekeeping and cleaning for hospital facilities. These services include signage, floor refinishing, trash pickup, construction support, custodial work for restrooms, and area cleaning for terminals, public areas, surgical rooms and exam rooms.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 half-size hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Hospital Environmental Services Department provides housekeeping and cleaning for hospital facilities. The OHSU Hospital Environmental Services Slide Collection consists of eighty 35mm color slides contained in four sleeves within one folder. With images taken from 1964 through about 1980, the slides were most likely used for instructional purposes in documenting housekeeping tasks at the hospital.

Technical Access

A light table and magnifier are useful tools to access the 35mm slides but not required.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Patti Bucher from the EVS office on March 4, 2016.

Title
Guide to the OHSU Hospital Environmental Services slide collection
Status
Completed
Author
Sylvie Dakota Huhn
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
MC: LIB
Portland OR 97239 United States