Hospitals
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Woodland Park Hospital Auxiliary Photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: 2014-001
Abstract
The concept of a hospital auxiliary organization has a long history in America. In 1752 the first such was created to help Benjamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania Hospital. Since then they have grown, centered on the twin pillars of charitable fundraising and volunteer service. The Woodland Park Hospital Auxiliary photograph collection provides an intimate glimpse into the people and actions of one such organization in a local Portland Hospital.
Dates:
1968-1995