Interview with Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr.

Interview with Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr.

Contributor(s):
Leffall, LaSalle D, Jr
History Associates Incorporated
Gart, Jason (Interviewer)
Publication:
Produced: 19 November 2010
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Oral histories (document genres)
Interviews
Transcripts
Abstract:
Dr. Leffall begins the interview with a description of his childhood in Quincy, Florida. He outlines his medical school training and his association with Dr. Charles Drew. Dr. Leffall speaks fondly of Dr. Drew's personality and reviews his seminal work on blood preservation. Dr. Leffall speaks candidly about racial segregation in the United States and walks through the events that culminated in the death of Dr. Drew on April 1, 1950. Dr. Leffall concludes the interview with reflections on Dr. Drew's legacy and tenure at Howard University.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
69 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584649X143 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
BGBBJV
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584649X143
Archival Collection:
The Charles R. Drew Papers (Profiles in Science)