Nurse Midwifery Program records

Collection

Identifier: 2015-017

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

These OHSU Nurse-Midwifery Program records originated with Carol Howe, and consist of correspondence, programs, presentations, pamphlets, minutes, articles, staff photographs, teaching videos and slides, grant applications, certifications, surveys, historical documents, birth records, program evaluations, and ephemera dating from 1979 to 2011. Several folders’ contents focus specifically on Howe, one of the program’s founding faculty members, and contains artifacts and documents from her time with OHSU. Digital records include agendas, minutes, images, and more from a variety of ventures, such as the Midwives of Color Committee, ethics and liability concerns, educational courses, and grant opportunities (contact HC&A for more on these records). This collection provides insight into the formation and day-to-day operations of the program, its employees, and students.

Dates

Creation: 1979-2007

Creator

Howe, Carol L. (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.

Historical Note

The Nurse-Midwifery Practice at the Oregon Health Sciences University (now OHSU) School of Nursing was established in the early 1980s to function as the main clinical site for the newly created midwifery and women’s healthcare nurse practitioner education program. This practice sprung from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology but was moved to the School of Nursing when the program began to accept midwifery students. The program enables students to earn a certification in nurse midwifery after 2 years of coursework and clinical practice while receiving a master’s degree in nursing. Faculty heading the program in its early years included Linda Wheeler, Carol Howe, and Polly Malby. As of 2018, the practice is still active and routinely ranks among the best programs in the nation for nurse-midwifery.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Established in 1976, the Nurse-Midwifery Program at OHSU enables nursing students to become certified in midwifery while earning their masters. This collection, originating from program founder Carol Howe, consists of records on Howe herself, the Midwives of Color Committee, ethics and liability concerns, educational courses, and grant opportunities, among other topics. This collection provides insight into the formation and day-to-day operations of the program.