Washington University School of Medicine Oral Histories
Walter R. Peterson Oral History
Interviewer
Darryl Podoll
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Summary
Walter Peterson was interviewed by Darryl Podoll on May 14, 1976 for approximately 37 minutes.
Scope and Content
Peterson tells of some of his experiences as a student at the Washington University School of Medicine in the 1920s and faculty members such as Evarts A. Graham. He describes his internships and residencies in St. Louis and New York City, his practice as an orthopedic surgeon in Trenton, New Jersey, and his position as a clinical instructor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Peterson also discusses some of the changes in the practice of orthopedic surgery over the course of his career, the impact of malpractice insurance, and his philosophy of practicing medicine.
Biographical Information: Interviewee
Walter Peterson was an orthopedic surgeon, born 1900. Peterson received his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine in 1926. After a residency at the New York Orthopedic Hospital, Peterson entered private practice in Trenton, New Jersey. In addition, he served on the clinical faculty of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine for almost 30 years.
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
1976-05-14
Collection Identifier
OH025
Length
Approximately 37 minutes.
Restrictions
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Recommended Citation
Walter R. Peterson Oral History, OH025, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.
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