Richard T. Jones papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 1998-011

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The bulk of the materials in this collection pertain to the dedication of the Medical School Library and Auditorium and rededication ceremony in 1984. See photograph index for more details.

Dates

Creation: 1926-1984

Creator

Jones, Richard T. (Collector, Person)

Restrictions on 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

Richard T. Jones was born November 9, 1929 in Portland, Oregon. Earning his BS in 1953 from the University of Oregon he graduated in 1956 with an MS from the University of Oregon Medical School. He then graduated with an M.D. in 1956 from UOMS. And in 1957- 1961 he attended the California Institute of Technology to earn a Ph.D. During its many transformations as University of Oregon Medical School, University of Oregon Health Sciences University and Oregon Health Sciences University, Jones was professor in the department of Biochemistry from 1966-1996 and chairman from 1966-1993 in the School of Medicine. He was acting president of the university in 1977 and 1978. He was special consultant to the president in 1978/79 and in 1978 and in 1987 he was candidate for the presidency. He also served as assistant dean for academic affairs beginning in 1981. Richard Jones served as president of the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon and was the recipient of many research and training grants including the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon’s Discovery Award in biomedical research. His areas of expertise were: hemoglobin structure and function; abnormal hemoglobin; protein chemistry; isolation of peptides, blood coagulation; human genetics and biochemistry. He is currently a member of the Emeritus Faculty at Oregon Health & Science University in the Research Support Office.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (2 Folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Richard T. Jones, current Emeritus Faculty at Oregon Health & Science University in the Research Support Office, received his M.D. from University of Oregon Medical School in 1956 and went on to earn a PhD from California Institute of Technology. Jones served as chairman of the School of Medicine and acting President in 1977 and 1978. This collection contains materials which pertain to the dedication of the Medical School Library and Auditorium and the rededication ceremony in 1984.

Technical Access

No special equipment is needed to access these materials.

Acquisition Information

The materials were collected and/or created by Richard T. Jones. Dr. Jones donated the materials in 1998 to the OHSU Library Special Collections. The OHSU Library Special Collections staff processed the collection.