Collection: Leonard H. Akes oral history collection

Scope and Contents

Among the subjects discussed in this interview are the medical community of the Espanola Valley; the health and sanitation problems of the region; public health services; the increasing pressure of the federal government on medicine; continuing education; and others.

The interview dates April 23, 1989 and the collection consists of 1 audiocassette (45 min.) + 1 transcript (13 pages), correspondence, and the interviewee agreement.

Dates

1989 April 23

Creator

Spidle, Jake W., 1941- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Leonard H. Akes (1918-2006) of Española, New Mexico practiced medicine in New Mexico. A family practitioner, Dr. Akes came to Espanola in 1951 to work with the United Brethren Church medical mission and remained in family practice there for more than 40 years.