Robert Edwin Anderson oral history collection

Collection

Identifier: HHC 98

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This interview with Dr. Robert E. Anderson (1931-2009) focuses largely on the creation and early years of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Anderson summarizes his own personal and professional background; analyzes the reasons for his decision to join the brand new school in 1964 (and suggests those of many of his colleagues); sketches the prominent individuals involved in the early history of the institution; provides information about the first decade or so of the school's history; and much else.

The oral history dates September 5, 1984 and October 2, 1984. The collection consists of 2 audiocassettes (105 min.), 1 transcript (29 pages), correspondence, interviewee agreement, news clippings, and a c.v.

Dates

1984 September 5, 1984 October 2

Creator

Spidle, Jake W., 1941- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Robert E. Anderson (1931-2009) was one of the original faculty members of the UNM School of Medicine, founded in 1964, and chaired the Department of Pathology.