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I. Oral History,, 1984

 Series — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Folder, Folder: HHC.FL1215

Scope and Content

From the Collection: This interview surveys the life and career of Dr. Lawrence Hoyt Wilkinson (1916-1992), a general surgeon of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Arriving in Albuquerque in 1948, Dr. Wilkinson practiced four decades in the city and played a major role in the development of his medical specialty and in the foundation of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Among the subjects discussed in this interview are Dr. Wilkinson's personal and professional backgrounds; the surgeons of mid-20th century Albuquerque; the development of the Santa Fe Hospital and the other hospitals of Albuquerque. Dr. Wilkinson's account of the birth of the UNM School of Medicine is an especially detailed and valuable element of this interview.

Dates

  • 1984

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is available for research and open to the public.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 oversized folder, 4 sound cassettes (250 min.), 1 photo print

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