Wilmot C. Foster anatomy lantern slides

Collection

Identifier: 2019-008

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of three boxes of glass lantern slides used for teaching at the University of Oregon Medical School. Many of the slides consist of hand-drawn art from life, detailing surgical procedures and anatomical studies. This collection will be of great interest to anyone researching early medical teaching aids and art in the health sciences.

Dates

Creation: 1930

Creator

Foster, Wilmot C. (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

Wilmot C. Foster, born June 21st, 1893 in Sheridan, Oregon, was an alumni of University of Oregon and University of Oregon Medical School. He obtained his license to practice medicine in Oregon in 1920 and later went on to become the head of the University of Oregon Medical School Anatomy department.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (3 glass slide boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Wilmot C. Foster, born June 21, 1893 in Sheridan, Oregon, was an alumni of University of Oregon and University of Oregon Medical School (UOMS). He obtained his license to practice medicine in Oregon in 1920 and later went on to become the head of the UOMS Anatomy department. This collection consists of lantern slides used for teaching during his tenure at UOMS.