Stiles, Dr J Hooper 1968-06-14
Dr. Stiles talks about early day medicine in Lubbock and the conditions under which it was practiced.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. J. Hooper Stiles
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 14, 1968
Location: Lubbock, Texas (?)
Interviewer: John R. Abshire
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Autobiographical material,
Pre-med courses,
Tulane Medical School,
Curriculum,
Job and marriage restrictions,
Hours and homework,
Staff,
Listing of professors,
World War I,
SATC program,
Flu epidemic duties,
Autobiographical material,
Lubbock (1926),
Number of doctors,
Two hospitals—location,
House calls,
Range of house calls,
Accident case,
Diabetes case,
Operating in the country,
Number of surgeons—listing,
West Texas Hospital history,
Home remedies,
Laxatives,
Heat,
Available drugs,
Nurses,
First antibiotics,
Treatment of aged,
Anesthetics.
Tape 1, Side 2: Complications,
Transplants,
Transfusions.
Range Dates: 1917-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1917-1930s
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