Overview of the Collection
Medical Heritage Center
Postle, Wendell D.
Wendell D. Postle, DDS Papers
2.0 linear feet
The Wendell D. Postle, DDS Papers (2 linear feet) contains material related to Dr. Postle and his dental career.
SPEC.201617.POSTLE
The records are in English
English
1923-1990
Biography
Wendell Dean Postle (November 12, 1899 – October 28, 1983) graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1923. He opened his own practice that same year, and became a part-time faculty member with the college. In 1938 Postle became the acting Dean of the College of Dentistry, and in 1939 he officially was made Dean. During Postle's tenure, more than 3,000 dentists, 900 dental hygienists, and 200 master's and doctoral students graduated from the program. Dean Postle retired in 1964, due to a university rule at that time requiring retirement at age 65. Postle was made dean emeritus and continued to practice in Columbus for many years.
Scope and Content
The Wendell D. Postle, DDS Papers (2 linear feet) contains material related to Dr. Postle and his dental 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 photographs of Dr. Postle. This series is arranged by type of media.
Series II: Professional (1 box) contains documents related to Postle’s dental career as well as general historical information about The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. This series is arranged alphabetically.
Series III: Oversized (1 box) contains a scrapbook, oversized photograph and two plaques. 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], Wendell D. Postle, DDS Papers,
SPEC.201617.POSTLE, Medical Heritage Center, Health Sciences Library,
The Ohio State University.
Detailed Description of The Collection
Series I: Media
1940-1960
1
1
Photographs of Postle (26 Pages)
1940-1960
Series II: Professional
1923-1990
2
1
Articles about Postle
1940-1990
2
2
Award: Ohio State Dental Association
1964
2
3
Bulletin of the Cincinnati Dental Society
1940
2
4
Bulletin OSU College of Dentistry
1938
2
5
Certificate: Distinguished Service Award
1958
2
6
Certificate: In Memory of Wendell D. Postle, Jr.
1964
2
7
Certificate: Recognition and Appreciation
1965
2
8
Columbus Rotary Club Bulletin
1941
2
9
Commencement Program
1923
2
10
Correspondence
1950s
2
11
Correspondence
1960s
2
12
Name Tag: National Collegiate Athletic Association
1955
2
13
Newsletter: Ohio State University Dental Alumni Association
1977
2
14
Newsletter: The Psi Bulletin
1940
2
15
Program: 2nd Annual Post College Assembly
1940
2
16
Program: 20th Annual Post-College Assembly
1964
2
17
Program: 26th Annual Post-College Assembly
1970
2
18
Program: 33rd Annual Post-College Assembly
1977
2
19
Program: Inauguration of Howard Bevis as President
1940
2
20
Program: Ohio State Dental Association
1964
2
21
Program: Recognition Dinner Honoring Wendell Postle
1964
2
22
Program: Toledo Dental Society
1940
2
23
Program: Tribute to Harry Merrick Semans
1938
Series III: Oversized
1939-1966
3
1
Articles about Postle
1939
3
2
Birthday Scrapbook made by Helen Postle for her husband Wendell
1953
3
3
Photograph: Postle in his office in Hamilton Hall
1946
3
4
Plaque: Callahan Memorial Award Commission, receive annual award
October 4, 1966
3
5
Plaque: Pierre Fauchard Academy, for distinguished service to dentistry
1961