Washington University School of Medicine Oral Histories
S. Joseph Magidson Oral History
Interviewer
Walter W. Walker, MA, MLIS
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Summary
S. Joseph Magidson, MD was interviewed by Walter Walker on September 25, 1969 for approximately 39 minutes.
Scope and Content
The interview concerns Magidson's experiences in World War I with Base Hospital 21, United States Army, sponsored by the Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes Hospital. Magidson begins by reading a general history of the formation and service of this hospital unit. The interview continues with Magidson viewing and describing his Base Hospital 21 photo scrapbook with the interviewer.
Biographical Information: Interviewee
S. Joseph Magidson was a physician and surgeon, born in 1897. Magidson received his medical degree in 1925 from the Washington University School of Medicine. Until his retirement in 1953, Magidson was a general practitioner and surgeon on the staffs of Jewish, St. Mary's and Missouri Baptist Hospitals in St. Louis.
Biographical Information: Interviewer
Walter W. Walker became an archivist at the Washington University School of Medicine library in 1964. He received a BS from Hampden-Sydney College, an MA (history) from American University, and a Master’s in Library Science from Case Western University.
Interview Date
1969-09-25
Collection Identifier
OH001
Length
Approximately 39 minutes
Restrictions
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Recommended Citation
S. Joseph Magidson Oral History, OH001, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.
Disclaimer
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Notes
The audio quality of the interview is inconsistent. Approximately 18 minutes into the interview the volume becomes very low and lasts for approximately 8 minutes and 30 seconds.