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DeWitt C. Burkes papers , 1940-1957
Overview of the Collection
- Cre
- Burkes, DeWitt C.
- Title
- DeWitt C. Burkes papers
- Dates
- 1940-1957 (inclusive)19401957
- Quantity
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1.5 linear feet, (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 106
- Summary
- Author was a psychiatrist. Major files deal with the Central Inspection Board, American Psychiatric Association (1954-1957); Morningside Hospital, Portland, Oregon (minutes of staff meetings, 1955-1958); North Pacific Society of Neurology and Psychiatry (1940-1950); Portland Psychiatrists in Private Practice (organization papers, 1955-1957). There is also correspondence about the beginnings of the Portland Chamber Orchestra Association (1947-1949).
- Repository
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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
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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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Dewitt C. Burkes was a psychiatrist who practiced in Portland, Oregon. He was a member of the American Psychiatric Association and served on its governing council in 1952.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains files of correspondence, meeting minutes, and reports on the Central Inspection Board, American Psychiatric Association; Morningside Hospital, Portland, Oregon; North Pacific Society of Neurology and Psychiatry; and Portland Psychiatrists in Private Practice (organization).
There is also correspondence about the beginnings of the Portland Chamber
Orchestra Association.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the DeWitt C. Burkes papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Psychiatrists--Oregon--Portland
- Psychiatrists--United States--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- American Psychiatric Association. Central Inspection Board
- Morningside Hospital (Portland, Or.)
- North Pacific Society of Neurology and Psychiatry
- Portland Chamber Orchestra Association
- Portland Psychiatrists in Private Practice
- University of Oregon. Medical School
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team
c2010
