Washington University School of Medicine Oral Histories
Edwin D. Greer Oral History
Interviewer
Darryl Podoll
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Summary
Edwin Greer was interviewed by Darryl Podoll on July 14, 1976 for approximately 50 minutes.
Scope and Content
Greer discusses his experiences as a student at the Washington University School of Medicine after his service in the Navy Medical Corps in World War I, and some of his influential teachers, such as Philip Shaffer. Greer talks of his experiences establishing his medical practice in Oakland, California, his hobby of music, and his patient-oriented approach to medicine.
Biographical Information: Interviewee
Edwin Greer graduated from the Washington University School of Medicine in 1926. He practiced medicine in Oakland, California for 40 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
OH024
Length
Approximately 50 minutes.
Restrictions
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Recommended Citation
Edwin D. Greer Oral History, OH024, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.
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