Jerome S. Levy Oral History

Interviewee

Jerome S. Levy

Interviewer

Darryl Podoll

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Summary

Jerome S. Levy was interviewed by Darryl Podoll on May 16, 1975 for approximately 40 minutes.

Scope and Content

Levy describes his family and educational background in Arkansas and his experiences as a student at Washington University School of Medicine in the 1920s, including professors such as Ernie Sachs. Levy recounts the accomplishments of some of his fellow students in the medical school class of 1925. Levy also discusses his philosophy on treating patients, his 50-plus years of practicing gastroenterology, and his service during World War II.

Biographical Information: Interviewee

Jerome S. Levy was a gastroenterologist, born in 1902. Levy received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in 1925. He practiced medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas for over 50 years. Levy joined the faculty of the University of Arkansas School of Medicine in 1929 and is credited with starting the department of gastroenterology at that school.

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

OH017

Length

Approximately 40 minutes.

Restrictions

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Recommended Citation

Jerome S. Levy Oral History, OH017, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.

Notes

The audio quality of the interview is poor.

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