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

Creator

Spidle, Jake W., 1941- (Person)

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.