Steve Hamblin collection

Collection

Identifier: 2024-011

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection features photos of Steve Hamblin, a case report "Teratoma of the Upper Lip" by Dr. Charles Gurney, a personal letter between Steve’s parents, miscellaneous medical records, a letter from the University of Oregon Medical School to the Oregon Governor about funding what was then called the Crippled Children's Division (now the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center), and miscellaneous papers about surgeons Dr. Charles Gurney and Dr. Verner Lindgren.

Dates

Creation: 1940-2024

Creator

Hamblin, Steven Paul (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

On August 9, 1951, Steven Paul (Steve) Hamblin was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, with a rare congenital deformity. A large tumor was attached to his upper lip, associated with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Due to the severity of his condition, he was immediately transported to Portland for treatment at the University of Oregon Medical School, at what was then called the Crippled Children's Division (now the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center). Hamblin underwent multiple surgeries in the following weeks and subsequent years. His surgeons were Dr. Charles Gurney and his assistant, Dr. Verner Lindgren.

Extent

0.10 Linear Feet (folder of printed material)

31.6 Megabytes (digital copy of records)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Steve Hamblin was born with a rare congenital deformity, a teratoma of the upper lip that was associated with a cleft lip and cleft palate. This collection comprises his medical records and treatment documentation.