Overview of the Collection
Medical Heritage Center
Shaffer, Thomas E.
Thomas E. Shaffer, MD, FAAP Papers
5.0 linear feet
The Thomas E. Shaffer, MD, FAAP Papers (5 linear feet) contains information related to his career.
SPEC.201606.SHAFFER
The records are in English
English
1959-2003
Biography
Thomas Eugene Shaffer (1908- July 31, 2003) was a clinical instructor in pediatrics at Yale University until 1942 and had a private practice in New Haven and Farmington, Conn. After serving in the Army Medical Corps during World War II, he joined the faculty at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Shaffer also was director of adolescent services at Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, until 1983, and he was the medical director for the Juvenile Diagnostic Center in Columbus from 1960 until 1964.
Scope and Content
The Thomas E. Shaffer, MD, FAAP Papers (5 linear feet) contains information related to his career.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is arranged in three series:
- Series I: Media
- Series II: Professional
- Series III: Oversized
Series I: Media (1 box) contains slides. Due to the content of this media being patients, the entire series is restricted. This series is arranged by type of media.
Series II: Professional (1 box) contains information relevant to Dr. Shaffer’s career. This series is arranged by alphabetically.
Series III: Oversized (4 boxes) contains a variety of odd-shaped items including awards, plaques, and clothing. This series is arranged by item.
Restrictions on Access
The collection is open to the public and is available for viewing in the Medical
Heritage Center. Materials do not circulate and must be used in the supervised
reading room. Restrictions, including copyright, may exist and some materials may be
too fragile to photocopy or digitize. The MHC charges for duplication services,
which must be performed by staff.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Thomas E. Shaffer, MD, FAAP Papers,
SPEC.201606.SHAFFER, Medical Heritage Center, Health Sciences Library,
The Ohio State University.
Detailed Description of The Collection
Series I: Media
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1
1
Slides (17 pages)
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Series II: Professional
1969-2003
2
1
Central Ohio Pediatric Society
1999
2
2
Certificate: The Ohio State Medical Association
1982
2
3
Correspondence
2001, 2003
2
4
Gatorade Sports Science Institute
1988-2003
2
5
Lecture
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2
6
Medical Historical Society Minutes
2002
2
7
Pamphlet: Sports and Your Child
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2
8
Seventy-Five Years of Care Children’s Hospital Columbus, Ohio 1894-1969
1969
Series III: Oversized
1959-2002
3
1
Glass Award: Children’s Hospital Career Contribution Award
1999
3
2
Silver Box: Children’s Hospital Foundation Key chain with Heart Pendant
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3
3
Heart Shaped Box: Children’s Hospital Foundation
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3
4
Tin: Children's Hospital
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3
5
Pin: Central Ohio Pediatric Society, Celebrating 50 Years 1949-1999
1999
3
6
Pin: Friends of Children Fund
2001
3
7
Pin: The Ohio State Medical Association Fifty Year Club
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3
8
Pin: Globe with People Holding Hands
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3
9
Plaque: The Ohio State Medical Association Distinguished Service Award
1970
4
1
Framed Certificate: Special Award from the Ohio State Medical Association – Ohio High School Athletic Association>
1975
4
2
Framed Certificate: The Society of the Sigma Xi, elected a member of the Ohio State University Chapter
June 2, 1959
4
3
Framed Certificate: The New York State Council of Administrators, honorary life membership
January 22, 1976
4
4
Plaque: American Academy of Pediatrics, elected a fellow
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4
5
Framed Certificate: American College of Sports Medicine, Fellow
February 15, 1964
4
6
Plaque: Franklin County Mental Health and Retardation Board, Service Appreciation Award
October 24, 1973
4
7
Plaque: American Medical Association, Certificate of Appreciation
1971
4
8
Plaque: Ohio Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
August 2, 1996
4
9
Plaque: American Academy of Pediatrics presents the Thomas E. Shaffer Award to Thomas E. Shaffer, MD, FAAP
2000
4
10
Plaque: American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Anderson Award
May 1, 1964
5
1
Framed Certificate: Ohio Cancer Information Service, Certificate of Appreciation
June 4, 1985
5
2
Framed Certificate: The State Planning Committee for Health Education in Ohio, Distinguished Service as Chairman
January 15, 1970
5
3
Plaque: Children’s Hospital, 37 Years of Service
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5
4
Framed Photograph: Ros Gallagher
1992
5
5
Reference Cards: Children's Sports Medicine
2002
6
1
Blue Blazer: Special Olympics Ohio
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6
2
Maroon t-shirt: Teen Age Doctor with Pin (Thomas E. Shaffer, MD Adolescent Medicine)
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6
3
Sweater: Ohio High School Athletic Association Physician Award
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6
4
Sweatshirt: Children's Hospital
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6
5
Polo: Children's Sports Medicine
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