Washington University School of Medicine Oral Histories
Jerome E. Cook Oral History
Interviewer
Unidentified
Summary
Jerome E. Cook was interviewed on April 8, 1961 for approximately 41 minutes.
Scope and Content
Cook talks about Dr. Jesse S. Myer, gastroenterologist and biographer of William Beaumont. Cook also relates some of his experiences as a medical student in the early years of the 20th century and as an intern at St. Louis City Hospital. He describes the practice of medicine at that time and the prevalence and treatment of diseases such as typhoid fever, malaria, and syphilis.
Biographical Information: Interviewee
Jerome Cook (1884-1964) was a physician and a 1905 graduate of the Medical Department of Washington University. He served as president of the medical staff at Jewish Hospital of St. Louis from 1936-1939 and 1946-1949.
Biographical Information: Interviewer
Unidentified
Interview Date
1961-04-08
Collection Identifier
OH063
Length
Approximately 41 minutes.
Restrictions
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Recommended Citation
Jerome E. Cook Oral History, OH063, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.
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Notes
There are several long pauses in the audio recording.