Witten Booth Russ Papers 1906 - 1965

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Witten Booth Russ Papers 1906 - 1965

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San Antonio physician, lecturer, and writer, Dr. Witten Booth Russ began medical practice in San Antonio in 1903 and was one of the organizers of the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital, now part of the Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was also one of the organizers of the Texas State Medical Association and served as its president. Dr. Russ was largely responsible for enactment of State laws creating a State Board of Health, of which he was later a member. He was also instrumental in the adoption of the Medical Practice Act, the Anatomical Law, and the Pure Food and Drug Act. Between 1901 and 1944, Dr. Russ prepared and presented 27 medical papers and speeches, and in 1952 published his book, "A Doctor Looks at Life".

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, UTHSC Libraries, University Archives, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900

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San Antonio physician, lecturer, and writer. Dr. Russ began medical practice in San Antonio in 1903 and was one of the organizers of the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital, now part of the Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was also one of the organizers of the Texas State Medical Association and served as its president. Dr. Russ was largely responsible for enactment of State laws creating a State Board of Health, of which he was later a member. He was also instrumental in the adoption of the Medical P...