Description
Reference code
OH042
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
Israel D. Newmark and Stanley L. Harrison Oral History
Date(s)
- 5/8/1980 (Creation)
Extent
0.05 Linear Feet
Name of creator
Biographical history
Physician Israel D. Newmark received his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine in 1930. He practiced medicine in Chester, Illinois for almost 50 years, retiring in 1987. In 1947 Newmark founded what became Chester Memorial Hospital.
Name of creator
Biographical history
Pediatrician Stanley L. Harrison (1907-2004) received his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine in 1930. He served on the clinical faculty of his alma mater from 1934-1964 and served as secretary of the American Academy of Pediatrics from 1967-1973.
Scope and content
Israel Newmark and Stanley Harrison discuss some of their experiences as students at the Washington University School of Medicine and graduating at the beginning of the Depression. Both discuss aspects of their internships and residencies, including the low pay that they received. Changes in medical training, continuing medical education, pediatrics and the treatment of children, and homeopathic practitioners are discussed. Newmark and Harrison also recall some of their memorable professors, such as W. McKim Marriott. Interviewed by Paul Anderson on May 8, 1980. OH042. Approximate Length 65 minutes.
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The collection is open and accessible for research.
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Users of the collection should read and abide by the Rights and Permissions guidelines at the Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives.
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Preferred Citation:
Item description, Reference Code, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
- Latin
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Related archival materials
Oral history interview: http://beckerexhibits.wustl.edu/oral/interviews/newmark.html
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"Describing Archives: A Content Standard, Second Edition (DACS), 2013."
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