Horace M. Miller papers

Collection

Identifier: 2010-013

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Subject matter relates to Dr. Horace M. Miller (b. 1942, d. 1967), who served as Secretary of Faculty at University of Oregon School of Dentistry between the two world wars, and also taught Oral Surgery at University of Oregon. The materials consist of 1 box of photographs, 1 box of glass lantern slides, 1 box of newspaper clippings, brochures, and scholarly articles, 1 box with a scrapbook, 1 box containing 5 16mm film cans, and 1 box containing several hundred 35mm glass slides. Dates span nearly twenty years, ranging from 1942-1960.

Dates

Creation: 1942-1960

Creator

Miller, Horace M. (Creator, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The OHSU Historical Collections & Archives is the owner of the materials and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the OHSU HC&A before any reproduction use. The OHSU HC&A does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.

Biographical

Horace M. Miller was born in Portland in 1892, the son of Herbert C. Miller, who was the founder and first President of North Pacific College of Oregon. Horace Miller graduated Reed College 1917, North Pacific College of Oregon, served in WWI, taught Oral Surgery at University of Oregon Dental School and served as secretary of faculty between the two world wars. During the second World War he was a member of the Army Dental Corps, stationed in Australia, and reached the rank o Lt.-Colonel. Returning to the Dental School, he was promoted to Head of Department of Oral Surgery and served in this capacity until 1959 when he was made a Professor Emeritus. He was a great contributer of original research in several facets of oral surgery. During the last six years he was the Editor of "Cementum", the Journal of the Alumni Association of the University of Oregon Dental School. His field related affiliations were numerous. He had some peripheral affiliations as well. He passed away in March of 1967, having lived a very full and active life.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Horace M. Miller was born in Portland in 1892, the son of Herbert C. Miller, who was the founder and first President of North Pacific College of Oregon. Dr. Miller graduated Reed College 1917, North Pacific College of Oregon, served in WWI, taught Oral Surgery at University of Oregon School of Dentistry and served as secretary of faculty between the two world wars.

Materials include photographs, glass lantern slides, newspaper clippings, brochures, scholarly articles, scrapbook, 5 16mm film cans, several hundred 35mm glass slides.