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Alice H. Cushing oral history collection

 Collection
Identifier: HHC 119

Scope and Contents

This interview with Dr. Alice Cushing (1930-2019) surveys the early part of her career. She was a pediatrician in Albuquerque and chair of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Cushing provides information about the foundation and early development of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in the early 1960s; the pioneer internship and residency programs at the Bernalillo County Indian Hospital (UNM Hospital); the pediatrics community in Albuquerque; and much else.

Dates

  • 1984 July 10

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Alice Cushing (1930-2019) was a pediatrician and former university professor in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Cushing grew up in the Lovington/Hobbs area of New Mexico. She was inspired to be a doctor at age six when she met a local woman physician. Originally trained as a surgeon during the 1950s, Cushing later became a pediatrician and specialized in infectious diseases. She served as the chair of the UNM School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics. She was married to Herbert L. Cushing, Jr.

Extent

1 Folder

Language of Materials

English

Title
Guide to the Alice H. Cushing oral history collection
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Repository

Contact:
MSC 09 5100
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque New Mexico 87131 United States
505-272-2311