Overview of the Collection
Medical Heritage Center
Cramp, Donald A.
Donald A. Cramp Papers
1.25 linear
feet
The Donald A. Cramp Papers (1.25 linear feet) document Cramp's term as an executive at The Ohio State University Hospitals in the 1980s.
SPEC.202415.CRAMP
The records are in English
English
1969-2019
Biography
Donald A. Cramp (b. 1936), a native of Ontario, Canada, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1960 and his Master of Science degree from Columbia University in 1962. He began his career at the General Motors Corporation and moved to his first position in hospital administration at the South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, New York, in 1966. This was followed by positions at Highland View Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, Cuyahoga County Hospital Systems, and University Hospital at the University of Louisville. Cramp came to The Ohio State University in October 1980 as the executive director of University Hospitals. In November 1983 he was also appointed assistant vice president for health services. He served at Ohio State until April 1984 then continued his career at healthcare organizations in Canada and the United States. In 2004 he retired from his position as chief executive officer of the Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Scope and Content
The Donald A. Cramp Papers (1.25 linear feet) document Cramp’s term as an executive at The Ohio State University Hospitals in the 1980s. Additionally, there are some materials related to the earlier and later years of Cramp’s career.
Statement of Arrangement
The collection is arranged in alphabetical order by folder title.
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], Donald A. Cramp Papers, SPEC.202415.CRAMP, Medical Heritage Center, Health Sciences Library,
The Ohio State University.
Detailed Description of The Collection
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A Message to the Entering Class Presentation by William H. Havener
October 1983
1
2
Amendments of University Hospital Board Bylaws
May 28, 1982
1
3
An Insight into the Management/Administrative Organization
October 7, 1983
1
4
Annual Report Remarks to the University Hospitals Board
1981-1983
1
5
Appreciation and Thank You Letters to Ohio State University Hospital Employees
1981-1984
1
6
Assistant Vice President of Health Services-Ohio State University
1980
1
7
Awards and Appreciation for Donald Cramp
1981-2019
1
8
Blue Cross of Central Ohio Committee Election Results
May 21, 1973
1
9
Case Western Reserve University Appointment-Restricted
July 1, 1982
2
1
Competition, the Brakes on Costs, The Reality of Cost Containment- Remarks to be Made to the Hospital Board
December 17, 1981
2
2
Congratulation Letters
1981-1984
2
3
Copy of “Journal of Allied Health”
February 1983
2
4
Donald A. Cramp’s Candidacy for Vice President for Health Services
October 1982-January 1983
2
5
Effects of Smoking Articles Written by Ernest W. Johnson, MD
1981
2
6
Executive Director of University Hospitals Job Acceptance Congratulations Letters
October 1980-January 1981
2
7
Follow-Up with President Edward H. Jennings and Donald A. Cramp
March 5, 1982
2
8
Former Mayor Tom Moody’s Vehicle Accident News Articles
March 1981
2
9
Handbook: Patient and Visitor Information
1984
2
10
Images of Ohio State University Hospitals
undated
2
11
Invitation to the People’s Republic of China on a People-to-People Mission
November 1981
2
12
Legionnaire’s Disease Articles
1983
2
13
Letters and Articles of Appreciation from Former University Hospital Employees
1980-1984
2
14
Magazine: The Beta Theta Pi
Winter 1981
2
15
Miscellaneous Photos
undated
2
16
Newsletters about The Ohio State University
1981-1988
2
17
Newspaper Article: “A Second Chance for the Kid Who Wasn’t Expected to Survive”
November 3, 1982
2
18
Notes on Telephone Calls Made by Donald Cramp
undated
2
19
Notice of Appointment of Donald A. Cramp-Restricted
June 10, 1982
2
20
Patient Letters: Negative Remarks-Restricted
1981-1984
3
1
Patient Letters: Positive Remarks-Restricted
1982-1984
3
2
Patient Letters: Questions-Restricted
1982-1983
3
3
Personal Statement as Executive Director of Ohio State University Hospitals
undated
3
4
Policy Question Regarding a University Vehicle
January 7, 1983
3
5
Praises of Donald A. Cramp and The Ohio State University Hospitals
1983-1993
3
6
President of University of Alberta Hospitals
1984-1985
3
7
Proclamation of Nurse Recognition Week
May 2, 1982
3
8
Recommendation Letters Written by Donald Cramp
1981-1983
3
9
Remarks Made to Hospital and Health Science Administration Students
1983-1984
3
10
Remarks Made to the University Hospitals Board: March Meeting
March 23, 1982
3
11
Remarks to the Coalition for Cost Effective Health Services
April 14, 1983
3
12
Resignation of Barton Boyle as Associate Executive Director
May 27, 1982
3
13
Retirement Letter to Edgar O. Mansfield, Dr. P.H.
1983
3
14
Search Committee for Vice President for Health Services and Director of Hospital Administration
1980-1982
3
15
Snow, A Disaster? by Donald A. Cramp
April 16, 1969
3
16
Speech about Ohio State University Hospitals
undated
3
17
Statement about Nursing Services
April 5, 1983
3
18
Statement Made to the Professional Staff University Hospital
August 3, 1979
3
19
Status and Impact of Health Maintenance Organizations
1982
3
20
The Cost of Silence
October 1995
3
21
“The Natural Experiment” by James V. Warren, M.D.
1970
3
22
The Ohio State University Hospitals Employee Handbook
undated
3
23
The Ohio State University Hospitals Executive Council and Board
1981-1985
3
24
The Ohio State University Hospitals Official Proceedings Meeting
May 31, 1984
3
25
The Ohio State University Hospitals Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
May 12, 1983
3
26
The Ohio State University Hospitals Volunteer Handbook
undated
3
27
Thesis: Relevancy between Ethical and Moral Values Held and Practiced and the Influence upon American Society by Members of the Hospital Administration Profession
May 1, 1979
3
28
University Hospitals News Review
1984
3
29
Vice President for Health Sciences Job Acceptance Congratulations Letters
September-October 1983