Washington University School of Medicine Oral Histories
Adam N. Boyd Oral History
Interviewer
Darryl Podoll
Summary
Adam Boyd was interviewed by Darryl Podoll on May 13, 1976 for approximately 54 minutes.
Scope and Content
Boyd recounts some of his experiences as a student at the Washington University School of Medicine in the 1920s and his recollections of instructors such as Barney Brooks and David Barr. Also covered are some of Boyd's experiences as a general practitioner in Houston, Texas, especially during the Depression.
Biographical Information: Interviewee
Adam Boyd was a general practitioner physician who graduated in 1926 from Washington University School of Medicine. Boyd practiced medicine in Houston, Texas for over 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
1976-05-13
Collection Identifier
OH023
Length
Approximately 54 minutes.
Restrictions
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Recommended Citation
Adam N. Boyd Oral History, OH023, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.
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