Charles F. Norris photograph album
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photographs of the University of Oregon Medical School, taken by Charles F. Norris. It includes photographs of administrators, doctors, students and staff, physical plant workers, nurses, technicians, landscapers, architects, and others. Also included are group pictures such as class photographs and groups in formal and informal settings. There are photographs showing the construction of the Library Building in 1939 and the construction of other buildings on campus. Accompanying these photographs is a brochure of the dedication of the Library and Auditorium, June 7, 1940. Inserted between pages 44 and 45 is a letter from Dr. Dillehunt to Dr. Josephi dated 1911. The materials date from roughly 1915 to 1960.
Dates
- 1915-1960
Creator
- Norris, Charles F. (Photographer, 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
Charles F. Norris was the University of Oregon Medical School's first full-time photographer. An early pioneer in medical photography, 'Charlie' was well known by a host of faculty members and students at UOMS since he first stepped on the campus in September of 1931. In 1940, Charlie married the former Thelma Lehman, secretary to Elnora Thompson. At the age of 51, Charlie retired from UOMS to focus on a limited retail nursery business the Norrises had had for a number of years in Portland. They specialized in rhododendrons, azaleas, and native plants.
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consist of photographs of the University of Oregon Medical School taken by Charles F. Norris. He is considered to be the first full-time photographer for UOMS.
Acquisition Information
The photograph album was created and donated by Charles F. Norris and given to the UOMS Library by Dr. Wilbert Remington Todd. The OHSU Special Collections Staff processed the collection August 2000.
Existence and Location of Copies
Some images from this collection have been digitized and are available in the OHSU Digital Collections.
Creator
- Norris, Charles F. (Photographer, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Charles F. Norris photograph album
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Peterson and Max Johnson
- Date
- 2012
- 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