Beckett Howorth Oral History

Interviewee

M. Beckett Howorth

Interviewer

Darryl Podoll

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Summary

M. Beckett Howorth was interviewed by Darryll Podoll on May 16, 1975 for approximately 85 minutes.

Scope and Content

Howorth discusses his family's background and his experiences growing up in Mississippi and his medical education. Howorth recalls his orthopedic training with Dr. Russell Hibbs at the New York Orthopedic Hospital; his research, publications and teaching in orthopedics; his move to southwestern Connecticut in 1949 and subsequent career in Greenwich; and his involvement with national and international professional organizations.

Biographical Information: Interviewee

M. Beckett Howorth was an orthopedic surgeon born in 1902. Howorth received his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine in 1925 and his doctorate in medical science from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University in 1934. Over his career, Howorth served on the faculty of the Columbia University Presbyterian Medical Center, New York University Medical School, and Yale University School of Medicine.

Biographical Information: Interviewer

Darryl Podoll was an archivist at Washington University School of Medicine Library in the 1970s. He moved to North Dakota where he served as the library director of the Allen Memorial Library at the Valley City State University from 1985-2004.

Interview Date

1975-05-16

Collection Identifier

OH016

Length

Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Restrictions

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Recommended Citation

Beckett Howorth Oral History, OH016, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.

Notes

The audio quality of interview is poor.

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