Washington University School of Medicine Oral Histories
Percy J. Carroll Oral History
Interviewer
Estelle Brodman, PhD
Summary
Percy J. Carroll was interviewed by Estelle Brodman on February 23 and March 4, 1981 for approximately 3 hours.
Scope and Content
Carroll recounts his service in the Army Medical Corps from 1916 to 1946 including his service in France during World War I; postings to the Philippines, China, and Jefferson Barracks; his medical service with the Civilian Conservation Corps during the early years of the Depression; his medical service in the South Pacific during World War II; and his contacts with Douglas McArthur. Carroll also discusses his post-war experiences as dean of the Creighton University School of Medicine.
Biographical Information: Interviewee
Percy J. Carroll (1891-1987) received his medical degree from St. Louis University in 1914. He served 40 years with the U.S. Army Medical Corps, retiring as a brigadier general. He served as dean at Creighton University School of Medicine from 1947-1950.
Biographical Information: Interviewer
Estelle Brodman, PhD (1914-2007) served as an Assistant librarian for reference service at the National Library of Medicine, 1949-1961. She became the Library Director and Professor of Medical History at Washington University School of Medicine in 1961, and served in these positions until her retirement in 1981. Brodman served as the Editor of the Bulletin of the Medical Library Association from 1947-1957, and as President of the Medical Library Association, 1964-1965.
Interview Date
1981-02-23
Collection Identifier
OH028
Length
Approximately 3 hours.
Restrictions
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Recommended Citation
Percy J. Carroll Oral History, OH028, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.
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Notes
The audio quality is inconsistent in the first 90 minutes of the interview and is intermittently poor. Carroll's wife Helen occasionally speaks during the interview.