Key, Dr Olan 1979-06-29
Dr. Olan Key discusses the growth of medicine and medical facilities in Lubbock, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. Olan Key
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 29, 1979
Location: Littlefield, Texas
Interviewer: William Dunnagan
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Medical facilities,
Hospitals,
Lubbock Memorial Sanitarium,
Practice during Great Depression,
Key’s practice,
Surgery,
Deliveries,
Plains Clinic,
Ellwood Home,
George Simmons,
Antibiotics,
Mortality rate,
Highland Hospital,
Dr. Taylor,
Financial difficulties,
Medical services for blacks,
Dr. Oliver,
Dr. J. A. Chatman,
Post-graduate school,
Community rate,
Public attitude,
Texas Tech influence,
War-time practice.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1918-1979
Bulk Dates: 1918-1945
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