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Melvin D. Bivens oral history collection

 Collection
Identifier: HHC 107

Scope and Contents

This interview summarizes the life and 30-year career at Albuquerque's Lovelace Clinic of Dr. Melvin D. Bivens (1918-1987). A board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Bivens came to Lovelace in 1953 and served as head of its OB/GYN department from 1957 until his retirement in 1983. Among the subjects discussed in this interview are Dr. Bivens' personal and professional backgrounds; his appraisal of the operations of the Lovelace Clinic and Foundation and the major personalities involved within them; relationships between Clinic personnel and private practitioners within the community; the Lovelace purchase of Bataan Hospital; and others.

Dates

  • 1986 May 1

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Melvin D. Bivens (1918-1987) was a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Bivens came to Lovelace in 1953 and served as head of its OB/GYN department from 1957 until his retirement in 1983.

Extent

1 Folder

Language of Materials

English

Title
Guide to the Melvin D. Bivens oral history collection
Status
Completed
Author
Abbie Weiser
Date
2024 February 5
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