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Interview with Esther Van Pelt,, May 18, 1987.

 Item — Box: 1, CD: 18

Scope and Contents

Van Pelt and her husband practiced medicine in Willard, New Mexico from 1936-1940. They both earned degrees in osteopathy. Van Pelt describes their ranch practice. They provided medical services for ranchers and rural people. Van Pelt tells mostly about delivering babies and her experiences as a woman obstetrician.

Dates

  • May 18, 1987.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Box

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451