George Van Gorder papers , 1925-1928

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Van Gorder, George, 1888-1969
Title
George Van Gorder papers
Dates
1925-1928 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 record storage box
Collection Number
Ax 606
Summary
George Van Gorder (1888-1969) specialized in orthopedic surgery and became a professor and surgeon at the Peking Union Medical College Hospital, China. The collection contains bound volumes that include case records, diagnoses, treatment reports, and photographs or copies of x-rays, 1925-1928.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

George Van Gorder (1888-1969) was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and educated at Williams College and Harvard Medical School.

From 1919 to 1928 he was associated with the Peking Union Medical College Hospital, China, as a professor and surgeon. His specialty was orthopedic surgery.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains bound volumes that include case records, diagnoses, treatment reports, and photographs or copies of x-rays, 1925-1928. Also includes one folder of biographical material.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Hospital records--China--Beijing
  • Medical care--China--Beijing
  • Orthopedists--China
  • Physicians--China

Personal Names

  • Van Gorder, George, 1888-1969

Corporate Names

  • Xie he yi yuan (Beijing, China)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Medical records
  • Photograph albums
  • Radiographs