Oral history interview of Michael DeBakey by Donald A. Schanche (tape 12)

Oral history interview of Michael DeBakey by Donald A. Schanche (tape 12)

Contributor(s):
Schanche, Donald A. (Interviewer)
DeBakey, Michael E. (Michael Ellis), 1908-2008
Publication:
Produced: 13 August 1972
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Oral histories (document genres)
Interviews
Transcripts
Abstract:
In 1972, journalist Donald A. Schanche (1926-1994) conducted a series of interviews with DeBakey as part of his research for a planned biography. Schanche worked on the project for several years, but the book was never completed. Several letters in the NLM DeBakey Papers indicate that Schanche, though a talented, experienced writer and editor, had difficulty drafting DeBakey's life story because of the sheer number and variety of DeBakey's interests and achievements. In 1976, Schanche joined the Foreign Division of the Los Angeles Times, and moved to Cairo. It appears that neither he nor DeBakey were able to follow up with the biography.. Topics covered in this interview include: The 1969 Cooley/ artificial heart episode and Domingo Liotta's role; Baylor's artificial heart program after the Cooley episode; heart transplants; the future of the artificial heart; reflections on future progress in biomedical science; more about DeBakey's childhood, especially his friendships and various activities such as camping, fishing, playing pool and baseball; early college days in New Orleans and visiting jazz clubs.
Copyright:
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Extent:
79 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101743405X319 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
FJBBTR
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101743405X319
Archival Collection:
The Michael E. DeBakey Papers (Profiles in Science)