Ford, Justina, 1871-1952

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Born 1860. Pioneering female African American doctor in Denver, Colorado. Graduated Hering Medical College in Chicago in 1899. In 1950 she was still the only female African American doctor in Colorado. Died 1952. Denver Public Library's Ford-Warren Branch Library was named in her honor.

From the description of Papers, 18??, 1982, n.d. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 62321950

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referencedIn Mason, Jenine. Oral history, 1975 Jan. 3 [sound recording]. Denver Public Library, Central Library
referencedIn Harris, Ottawa W. Papers, 1920-2000. Denver Public Library, Central Library
creatorOf Ford, Justina, 1871-1952. Papers, 18??, 1982, n.d. Denver Public Library, Central Library
referencedIn Black awareness month panel discussion, 1973 February 13 [sound recording]. Denver Public Library, Central Library
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Colorado--Denver
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African Americans
African American women physicians
Women physicians
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Birth 1871

Death 1952

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