Fund raising

Abstract

The Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation was established to provide philanthropic support for the life-saving work conducted at hospital. This collection consists of photographs pertaining to the philanthropic work of the Foundation, along with related materials.

Abstract Lumber baron Frank Silas Doernbecher left a sizeable allotment from his estate for what ultimately became the Doernbecher Memorial Hospital for Children. The Ada Doernbecher Morse papers showcase the manner in which charitable private donations and organized fund-raising played a part in making such a need a physical reality. This collection houses a variety of materials, including family portraits, a scrapbook of news clippings, publications, and a time-line of the hospital’s history,...