No.217 Barbara Samuels, 1989

File — Box: 28, Folder: 3

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Scope and Contents

Barbara Samuels (b. 1911) was interviewed by Larson and Miller in July, 1989. She recalls her family, education, and work with her husband, Leo T. Samuels, a noted endocrinologist, (ca.1910-1978), who was at the University of Utah from 1944-1978. Dr. Samuels headed the Department of Biochemistry at the University Medical School, 1944-1964. Mrs. Samuels discusses her association with and views about Unitarianism. She was interviewed in November by Everett Cooley. Topics covered in this interview include her marriage to Leo and their life together, his work at the university, the development of the medical school, Leo's research and recognitions, cultural life in Utah, being a gentile in Mormon culture, and Barbara's community involvement. Interviewers: Stan Larson, Lorille Miller, and Everett Cooley

Dates

1989

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