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Oregon -- Portland

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Herbert C. Miller papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-010
Abstract

Dr. Herbert C. Miller, D.D.S., M.D., founded the North Pacific College of Dentistry in 1898. As president, he gave North Pacific College of Dentistry to the State of Oregon in 1945. The collection consists of personal papers and photographs and professional documents from Miller's career as an early dentist in the Pacific Northwest.

Dates: 1883 - 1959

Multnomah County Hospital records

 Collection
Identifier: 2017-003
Abstract

The Multnomah County Hospital was built to serve the county’s poorest patients, and also to provide practical experience for physicians in training – residents, interns, and students from the nearby University of Oregon Medical School. This collection contains patient records, administrative records, and intern class photographs.

Dates: 1923 - 1971

Nurse Midwifery Program records

 Collection
Identifier: 2015-017
Abstract

Established in 1976, the Nurse-Midwifery Program at OHSU enables nursing students to become certified in midwifery while earning their masters. This collection, originating from program founder Carol Howe, consists of records on Howe herself, the Midwives of Color Committee, ethics and liability concerns, educational courses, and grant opportunities, among other topics. This collection provides insight into the formation and day-to-day operations of the program.

Dates: 1979-2007

Office of President Peter Kohler records

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-014
Abstract

Dr. Peter Kohler was president of OHSU from 1988 to 2006, and led the school through a time of radical institutional change. This collection houses the records of Dr. Kohler's administration.

Dates: 1968-2012; Majority of material found within 1991-2007

Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility records

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-007
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...
Dates: 1980-2018

Public Health and Preventive Medicine departmental records

 Collection
Identifier: 2011-010
Abstract The Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine (PHPM) was officially founded at the University of Oregon Medical School (UOMS, now OHSU) in 1941 to examine social hygiene (later known as public health), family life, and sex education, especially the prevention of venereal disease. It expanded throughout the 20th century and has become an integral part of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. This collection houses departmental records of PHPM as well as administration and...
Dates: 1938-2017; Majority of material found within 1938-2011

Al Torres papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2016-012
Abstract Al Torres, a native of Costa Rica, graduated from the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo before arriving in the United States. After serving at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Portland, and interning at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital, he went on to open the Portland Industrial Travel Clinic, dedicated to serving the needs of recent immigrants to the United States as well as travelers looking for vaccinations for overseas trips. This collection houses the personal papers of Al Torres,...
Dates: 1951 - 2014