Ernst Theodore Stuhr Papers, 1928-1956
The Ernst Thedore Stuhr Papers document Stuhr's research and writing on medicinal plants and the pharmacy profession. Stuhr served on the faculty of the Oregon State College School of Pharmacy from 1927 to 1944. Publications and papers include journal reprints; copies of Stuhr's book, Manual of Pacific Coast Drug Plants; and copies of papers presented at meetings. Series four includes conference proceedings and programs. Stuhr served on the faculty of the Oregon State College (OSC) School of Pharmacy from 1927 to 1944 as Assistant Professor of Pharmacy (1927-1930) and Associate Professor (1930-1944) of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy. His major area of research, medicinal plants, was reflected in the many articles that he wrote for scholarly and trade journals.

F. A. Gilfillan Papers, 1894-1984
The F. A. Gilfillan Papers are comprised of materials generated and assembled by Francois Archibald Gilfillan, Dean of the School of Science at OSU from 1939 to 1962. The collection includes professional and family correspondence, administrative documents from OSU and other educational organizations, and materials documenting Gilfillan’s work as a public school teacher, member of the U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service, and Oregon State faculty member and administrator. Box-Folder 21.4: Speech: "Herbal Exhibit", 1959 discusses his rare book acquisitions.

Early Written Word Collection, 2046 BCE - 1837
This collection contains leaves separated from bound manuscripts and printed texts. Box-Item 5.39: Printed leaf from Gerard's Herball, 1633.

Collection of Individual Manuscript Items, 1777-1945
The Collection of Individual Manuscript Items is an artifical collection of handwritten and typed manuscripts pulled together from a number of miscellaneous sources. The provenance of many items is unknown. Box-Folder 1.14: Recipe for Read's Tonic, by Charles Read, circa 1800-1850

Irwin Stone Papers, 1902-1984
Irwin Stone was a biochemist and chemical engineer who was known for his groundbreaking research on ascorbic acid, more commonly known as Vitamin C. He championed the use of Vitamin C for food preservation and human health throughout his career, influencing how Vitamin C was used by nutritionists, biochemists, medical professionals, and the pharmaceutical industry. Series 2 Correspondence and Professional Files, and Series 3: Speeches and Publications both have references to plants as medicine.

Theodore Rockwell Papers, 1915-2013
The Theodore Rockwell Papers document the life and career of Ted Rockwell, a member of the Manhattan Project, technical director for the U.S. Navy's nuclear propulsion initiative under Admiral H. G. Rickover, and co-founder of engineering firm MPR Associates, Inc. and nuclear advocacy group Radiation, Science, and Health, Inc. Series 8: Parapsychology contains Box-Folder 63.4: Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies, 1973-1983.

James R. Sedell Papers, 1819-2011
Sedell was a researcher at Oregon State University, focusing on stream ecosystem research in the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest, who also held positions at Weyerhaeuser Co., the US Forest Service Pacific Northwest and Southwest Research Stations, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Series 12, Sub-series 2: Personal Material contains Box-Folder 61.74: Herbal Remedies, 2006-2007.