Washington University School of Medicine Oral Histories
William B. Parker Oral History
Interviewer
Darryl Podoll
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Summary
William Parker was interviewed by Darryl Podoll on February 17, February 24, and March 2, 1976 for approximately 72 minutes.
Scope and Content
In a series of three interviews, Parker relates some of the history of the Washington University School of Medicine and its administrative staff, operation and structure. He mentions the deans under which he served and names several of the members of the secretarial and support staff with who he worked over the years.
Biographical Information: Interviewee
William Parker (1898-1976) was the university registrar. Parker graduated from the University of Missouri in 1921; he joined the staff of the Washington University School of Medicine in 1925 as registrar and business manager. Parker served as registrar and secretary of the Executive Faculty until his retirement in 1967. From 1967 until his death, Parker served as consultant to the dean of the medical 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
1976-2
Collection Identifier
OH021
Length
Approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Restrictions
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Recommended Citation
William B. Parker Oral History, OH021, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.
Disclaimer
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Notes
The audio quality of the interview is inconsistent and there is intermittent background noise. There are several long pauses between questions and during some of the answers.