Leonore Goldstein Oral History

Interviewee

Leonore Goldstein

Interviewer

Mrs. Arnold Block and Mrs. Julius Elson

Files

Summary

Leonore Goldstein was interviewed by Mrs. Arnold Block and Mrs. Julius Elson on November 20, 1960 for approximately 33 minutes. Goldstein discusses her husband, Max A. Goldstein, his collections of art and books, and his founding of the journal The Laryngoscope and the Central Institute for the Deaf.

Scope and Content

Leonore Goldstein discusses her husband Max A. Goldstein, his art and book collecting, his founding of the journal "The Laryngoscope," and his founding of Central Institute for the Deaf in 1914.

Biographical Information: Interviewee

Leonore Goldstein (1875-1971) was the wife of Dr. Max A. Goldstein (1870-1941), who founded the Central Institute for the Deaf (CID). Mrs. Goldstein served on the Board of Managers of CID from its founding in 1914 until her death. She also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for over 65 years.

Biographical Information: Interviewer

Mrs. Arnold Block

Mrs. Julius Elson

Interview Date

1960-11-20

Collection Identifier

OH064

Length

Approximately 33 minutes.

Restrictions

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Recommended Citation

Leonore Goldstein Oral History, OH064, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.

Notes

The audio quality of the interview is poor. Though there are two interviewers identified as Mrs. Arnold Block and Mrs. Julius Elson, the transcript does not reflect which interviewer is speaking. The tape ends abruptly.

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