Iraq War (2003-2011)

Abstract Charles M. Grossman (1914-2013) was an instructor at the University of Oregon Medical School; conducted research on the first use of Penicillin clinically, mushroom poisoning, and blood work leading to patents on an early dialysis machine; and later served as co-organizer of the Portland Chapter of the Physicians for Social Responsibility. This collection contains a variety of papers, reprints, travel brochures, correspondence, news clippings, reports, magazine articles, ephemera, bound...

Abstract Founded in 1961, Physicians for Social Responsibility made its mark by documenting the presence of highly radioactive waste products from atmospheric nuclear testing that led to the Limited Nuclear Test Ban treaty. Their work for the environment and public health continued, focusing on issues such as ending the nuclear arms race, global climate change and toxic pollution, the role of oil and diplomacy in conflict, research and development of renewable energy technologies, decreasing U.S. oil...

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These materials come from Joy Spalding's research and writing on the history of the Portland chapter of the Physicians for Social Responsibility. Materials include correspondence, meeting minutes, campaign information, articles and clippings, reports, and ephemera.

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Donald Dean Trunkey, M.D., Professor Emeritus and former Chairman of the Department of Surgery at OHSU, has been described as the "The Father of Organized Trauma Care." His vast experience has ranged from military combat trauma, civilian disaster management, and trauma systems organization, to medical education, history, and space medicine. This collection provides a variety of materials covering his multifaceted career.