Hilda E. Drum Collection 1945-1970

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Hilda E. Drum Collection 1945-1970

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Mrs. Drum enrolled at the University of Oregon Medical School in the X-Ray Technology program where she received her degree. Upon graduation, she stayed on as a technician and was appointed Chief Technician in July 1943, by Dr. Burton, then Head of the Department of Radiology. In 1954, Mrs. Drum was appointed a member of the Faculty of the University of Oregon Medical School as an instructor. She received a promotion to Assistant Professor, and then eventually became a full Professor. She was very active in Oregon and American Societies of X-Ray Technicians. She held different state offices and worked on many committees on the State and National levels. She served three terms as President of the Oregon Society, the last in 1956. Mrs. Hilda E. Drum retired from her teaching post at the UOMS in 1973, after 32 years of service. She died on October 9, 1999 at the age of 96. Her collection contains many textual and visual elements from the years she was active at the University of Oregon medical School.

1.67 linear feet, 2 boxes

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Oregon Health and Science University Historical Collections and Archives

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