Ralph P. Brower oral history collection

Collection

Identifier: HHC 108

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This interview surveys the life and career of Dr. Ralph P. Brower (1920-2007), an osteopathic physician of Belen, New Mexico. After medical education and internship training, Dr. Brower initially arrived in New Mexico in 1951 and practiced 10 years in Vaughn. After a brief tenure in Denver, Dr. Brower returned to New Mexico and established a practice in Belen. Among the subjects discussed in the interview are Dr. Brower's personal and professional backgrounds; the nature of his practice over 40+ years in the state; his reflections on his osteopathic physician collegues; the major changes in his practice and within the profession over the period of his practice; and many others.

Dates

1993 July 14

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. Ralph P. Brower (1920-2007) was an osteopathic physician in Belen, New Mexico. After medical education and internship training, Dr. Brower initially arrived in New Mexico in 1951 and practiced 10 years in Vaughn. After a brief tenure in Denver, Dr. Brower returned to New Mexico and established his practice in Belen. He practiced medicine in New Mexico for over 40 forty years.