Don Lowe image collection

Collection

Identifier: 2015-024

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Don Lowe image collection mainly consists of over 1,000 color 35mm slides thought to have been taken for marketing purposes between 1983 and 1993 at Oregon Health & Science University. There is a wide range of subject matter that includes patient care in many different departments, buildings on campus, students, aerial photographs, the Life Flight helicopter, and an air ambulance. There are many photographs of patients at Doernbecher Children's Hospital, the neonatal intensive care unit, and also of surgeries being performed.

Additionally, there are 10 envelopes dated from 1967 to 1974 that include photo negatives and positives of aerial views of the Marquam Hill campus, the parking structure, and a painting of Dr. David W. E. Baird. The only two printed photographs in this collection are in these envelopes. Lowe also produced 49 larger color slides that date from approximately 1976 tp 1990 and have paper borders; these are of similar subject matter to the slides.

There are over 600 model release forms that correspond with the slides. If the signature wasn't legible, Don or Roberta Lowe would do their best to interpret the handwriting and that name was printed on the release form and the same name was written on the slide. While it should not be assumed that the name is correct, it can be assumed that the person did sign a release form.

Dates

Creation: 1967 - 1993

Creator

Lowe, Don (Photographer, 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

Don (Donald C.) Lowe worked as a photographer for Oregon Health & Science University from approximately 1967 to 1993. He and his wife Roberta were also experienced hikers who lived in Sandy, Oregon. They wrote around 20 guidebooks describing hikes they took in various parts of the country and featuring photographs that are likely to have been taken by Don.

Extent

1.2 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Don Lowe worked as a photographer for Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) from approximately 1967 to 1993. During this period he took photographs of day to day activity at OHSU throughout the hospital locations and the university. He also took several aerial photographs of the Marquam Hill campus. This collection consists of over 1,000 images in various formats documenting a wide range of subject matter, including patient care, buildings on campus, students, and aerial ambulances.