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Kent Anderson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-006

Scope and Contents

The Kent Anderson collection consists of over 700 digital photographs taken of various OHSU locations and events from 2002 to 2008. Many of the images document the art and architecture at OHSU as seasons change. A significant portion of this collection focuses on the construction and completion of the aerial tram and views taken from the upper tram station.

Dates

  • Creation: 2002 - 2012
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 2002 - 2008

Creator

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

Kent Anderson worked as a Fire Suppression Systems Technician at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and was also a freelance photographer. He photographed multiple campus locations and events. His photographs have been used throughout OHSU’s website and have accompanied articles both from OHSU News and external news outlets. In some instances, he is credited as Cyril “Kent” Anderson.

Full Extent

60.64 Gigabytes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Kent Anderson worked as a Fire Suppression Systems Technician at Oregon Health & Science University and was also a freelance photographer. He photographed multiple campus locations and a variety of OHSU-related events. A significant portion of this collection focuses on the construction and completion of the aerial tram and views taken from the upper tram station.

Processing Information

Photographs were originally on 10 computer discs and were transferred to servers in 2022.

Title
Guide to the Kent Anderson image collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Amy Wagner
Date
2026
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
MC: LIB
Portland OR 97239 United States