Record #:

35972

Author(s):

Folb, M.L.

Abstract:

Detailed primarily were eventful and uneventful cases of labor and delivery this doctor attended during his six years of services. His descriptions included timely obstetric practices, such as use of pituitrin, and life threatening childbirth-related conditions like sepsis. As for his patients, offered also were observations that showed his respect for the people and their culture.

Source:

Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 3 Issue 2, Spring 1976, p58-65

Subject(s):

Obstetrics; Physicians; Hatteras Island--History; Hatteras Island--Social life and customs; Disease; Medical care; Health care; Childbirth

Record #:

18491

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Lewis was a physician, educator, and legislative counselor who was born in Pitt County. Lawrence writes that \"outstanding among his many activities was his work in promoting better health in the state.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 39, Feb 1942, p3, 20

Subject(s):

Physicians

Record #:

18226

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Bedford Brown was born January 17, 1825, in Caswell County. He studied medicine at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, and spent several years in Virginia building a fine reputation as a physician before moving back to Yanceyville. In 1861, he became chief surgeon for the Confederate States training camp at Weldon and was appointed inspector of hospitals and camps in the Confederate Army. After the Civil War, he returned to Alexandria, VA, where he was a distinguished member of the Southern Surgical and Gynecological Association.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 2, June 1941, p10, 30

Subject(s):

Physicians

Record #:

17998

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Edward Warren of Tyrrell County was a physician and surgeon was one of the most remarkable men from North Carolina. He practiced medicine on three continents and was given official recognition by several governments including France, Turkey, Spain and Italy. During the Civil War he was Medical Inspector of the Army of Northern Virginia and Surgeon-General of North Carolina.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 5, June 1940, p1-2

Subject(s):

Physicians