Doernbecher Foundation collection

Collection

Identifier: 2015-011

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of records pertaining to the philanthropic work of the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation and Guild, dating from 1917 to 2023. The Philanthropy series includs documents pertaining to various fundraising programs of the Foundation, including Doernbecher Freestyle (Nike collaboration) and the annual Heart of Doernbecher Auction. Clippings date back to the 1920s and document the original gift from Ada Doernbecher and other early work to establish the Hospital and the Hospital Guild.

The Administrative and Publicity series includes more varied clippings and marketing materials for the hospital, as well as a deliniation of the role of the Dean in the Hospital Guild.

The Images series is almost entirely composed of photographs, but has other related materials, such as negatives, slides, a scrapbook, and one cassette tape. A significant portion of the series is related to annual events and fundraisers, such as the Torch Relay and Pajama Jam, Circus on the Hill, the telethon, various auctions and parades, and endowments. There are also multiple files related to the Papé family’s involvement at Doernbecher, including the establishment of the Papé Family Pediatric Research Institute.

Dates

Creation: 1917 - 2023

Creator

Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Some materials in this collection may be restricted due to the presence of protected health information (PHI) or other confidential information. Please contact Historical Collections & Archives for more details regarding access.

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 Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children was opened on August 2, 1926, due to the generosity of Frank S. Doernbecher and his heirs. Now known as Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, it has grown into one of the leading medical institutions for children in the United States, providing life-saving and innovative care to children from across the world.

The Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation was soon established to support the noble efforts of the hospital and its staff. Over the course of multiple decades, the foundation had a central role in the expansion of Doernbecher and the development of its services and by 2018, it contributed an estimated $20 million in philanthropic gifts annually. Programs conducted by the foundation include Friends of Doernbecher, a long-term volunteer network; Doernbecher Freestyle, a partnership with Nike formed in 2003; Kids Making Miracles, a fund-raising program in partnership with K-12 schools in Oregon and Washington; Children's Miracle Network, an alliance of children's hospitals in North America. It was merged with the OHSU Foundation in early 2021.

Extent

2.42 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation was established to provide philanthropic support for the life-saving work conducted at hospital. This collection consists of records pertaining to the work of the Foundation.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into three series. The Philanthrophy and Administrative and Publicity series are both arranged chronologically, while the Images series is arranged alphabetically by the event.