Leon and Barbara Ray scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2026-005

Staff Only

Content Description

This scrapbook was created by Leon F. Ray, M.D. and annotated by his wife Barbara Jean Reed Ray. Barbara was in Fort Riley, KS with Leon until the 46th General Hospital shipped out for Algeria. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper clippings, cards, and correspondence regarding the deployment of the 46th General Hospital, U.S. Army, from 1942 to 1945. It includes pictures of many of the individuals in the unit, many of whom were physicians from the University of Oregon Medical School, along with locations in Fort Riley, Kansas; Oran, Algeria; Southern France; and Besancon, France.

In addition to documenting movements of the 46th General Hospital, this scrapbook contains many photographs of life at Fort Riley, including pool parties, shopping trips, and tornadoes (one that missed the Fort and one that didn't), highlighting the day-to-day lives of both military members and their families during the lead up to deployment. Additional photos document other locations, such as Portland during the Vanport Flood and a trip to New York City.

The scrapbook also includes the October 8, 1943 edition of the "46th Hypo" newsletter (volume 1, number 2), and thee editions of The Stars and Stripes military paper (Stars and Stripes Africa: November 6, 1943; and Stars and Stripes Mediterranean: December 25, 1943 and January 1, 1944.

Dates

Creation: 1942 - 1948

Creator

Ray, Leon Frank, 1910-2000 (Person)
Ray, Barbara (Barbara Jean Reed), 1913-2005 (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 / Historical

Leon Frank Ray (1910-2000) was a dermatoligoist and graduate of the University of Oregon Medical School. Barbara Jean Reed Ray (1913-2005) attended both Reed College and the University of Oregon. She and Leon married in 1937. Upon returning from his service in the 46th General Hospital, Leon resumed his dermatology practice in Portland, OR with Dr. Will Charles Davis, while Barbara focused her career interests on her home and family.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 scrapbook, housed in 3" tall flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Leon Ray was a dermatoligoist and graduate of the University of Oregon Medical School. His wife, Barbara, attended both Reed College and the University of Oregon. Both contributed to the creation of this scrapbook which documents the deployment of the 46th General Hospital, U.S. Army, from 1942 to 1945, including locations in Kansas, Algeria, and France.