Loveless, Dr James 1968-06-21

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Dr. James Loveless, one of the first orthopedists in Lubbock, covers several aspects of Lubbock’s medical history, complete with specific data, and includes humorous anecdotes about his medical school days.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dr. James Loveless

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: June 21, 1968

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: John Abshire

Length: 55 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Autobiographical material, Teaching wages—1933, Vouchers, Bus drivers’ wages, Room and board wages, Biographical material, Baylor Medical School, Curriculum, Professors and pay, Freshman year routine, Impressions of doctors, Amusing school incidents, Listing of professors and impressions, Specialization, Autobiographical material, World War II, Assignments, Lubbock: Interest in Orthopedics, First Specialists On call.

Tape 1, Side 2: Early Orthopedists, Early surgery, Early surgeons, Orthopedic training, Listing of first specialists, House calls, Distance, Acceptance of specialists, Importance of transportation, Changes, Progress and techniques, Antibiotics, Experimental facilities, Intern incident.

Range Dates: 1933-1968

Bulk Dates: 1938-1950


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