University News and Publications print collection

Collection

Identifier: 2004-003

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The extensive collection spans from 1937 to 2024 and traces the history of the institution through publications, newsletters, brochures, reports, press releases and media coverage, school program catalogs and handbooks, commencement programs, and correspondence. In addition to printed materials, a small collection of 3.5" floppy disks is included (though at the time of processing, the contents of the disks were inaccessible due to technology failure or incompatibility).

The collection is divided into four series: I. Administrative, 1977-2002; II. Publications, 1937-2024; III. Brochures and ephemera, 1945-2015; IV. Press, 1970-2007. Series IV is divided into two subseries: IVa. Press releases, 1970-2007 and IVb. Media coverage, 1980-2007. Series are arranged alphabetically by folder title with the exception of series IV where records are largely arranged chronologically.

Dates

Creation: 1937-2024

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and 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

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a public research university focusing primarily on health sciences. The institution was founded in 1887 as the University of Oregon Medical Department and later became the University of Oregon Medical School. In 1974, the campus became an independent, self-governed institution called the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center, combining state dentistry, medicine, nursing, and public health programs into a single center. It was renamed Oregon Health Sciences University in 1981 and took its current name in 2001, as part of a merger with the Oregon Graduate Institute (OGI).

Strategic Communications at OHSU manages the media produced by and about the university, including major news stories and events. Although now known as Strategic Communications, the department has held different names throughout the years, including University Relations and Public Affairs, University News and Publications, and the Communications Office. In addition, this collection includes publications produced by other institutional departments, such as EdCOMM, Public Relations, the Office of the Provost, and the OHSU Foundation.

Extent

18.42 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection, spanning from 1937 to 2024, traces the history of Oregon Health & Science University through its publications, newsletters, brochures, reports, press releases and media coverage, school program catalogs and handbooks, commencement programs, correspondence, and more.

Acquisition Information

The materials were transferred from the different iterations of the UOMS/OHSU offices of the University Relations and Public Affairs, News and Publications, Communications Office, and Strategic Communications. Additional institutional publications continue to be added on a routine basis.