Esther Bridgman Clark papers, 1891 - ca.1980 (inclusive), 1914-1968 (bulk), bulk 1914-1968

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Summary

Abstract:
Dr. Esther Clark, a graduate of Stanford Medical School, joined doctors Thomas Williams, Russel V.A. Lee and E.F. "Fritz" Roth as the only pediatrician on the Midpeninsula in 1927. She was an early partner in the Palo Alto Medical Clinic and served thousands of local families until she retired in 1973.
Extent:
8.5 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Esther Bridgman Clark Papers, M0578, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The bulk of Dr. Clark's papers are her notes, papers, exams, and lab books from course work at Palo Alto Union High School, 1914-17, Stanford University, 1918-21, and Stanford University Medical School, 1921-25; included in these are the records of her research on guinea pig ovaries and the published paper of her results. Other items in the collection include correspondence, notes, speeches, charts, and other records from her medical practice and professional activities, 1923-68; medical pamphlets and handbooks; reprints of articles by Clark and others; personal correspondence; and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Esther Bridgman Clark, daughter of Arthur B. Clark, Stanford's first art professor, was one of the first women doctors in Palo Alto. She earned her a.b. from Stanford University in 1921 and her M.D. from Stanford University Medical School in 1925. She began her pediatric practice in Palo Alto in 1927 and was a founding partner of the Palo Alto Medical Clinic. She joined the clinical faculty of the Medical School in the 1930s; in 1953 she established the Children's Health Council. She retired from medicine at the age of 72 to pursue interests in travel and photography.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Esther Bridgman Clark Papers, M0578, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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