Biography of Ephraim McDowell, M.D : "the father of ovariotomy" / by Mrs. M.T. Valentine ; with life-sketches and portraits of prominent members of the medical profession.

  • Valentine, M. T. (Mary Thompson)
Date:
1897
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Credit: Biography of Ephraim McDowell, M.D : "the father of ovariotomy" / by Mrs. M.T. Valentine ; with life-sketches and portraits of prominent members of the medical profession. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library at Columbia University and Columbia University Libraries/Information Services, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the the Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library at Columbia University and Columbia University.

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    INTRODUCTION. In paying this tribute to the illustrious Ephraim McDowell, I feel that he needs no praise of mine. His eulogy has been pronounced by others, his life-history has been faithfully recounted, and the man himself has been made known to us by a devoted granddaughter. This only would I say: that rare intelligence and benevo- lence, undaunted moral courage, wonderful nerve, great professional skill, and lofty Christian character were so blended in him as to make him one of the world's greatest benefactors. While reading the biographies of the great and good we are apt to feel that we would like to know more of those whose loyalty to a revered memory has shown itself in such labors of love and has enabled us to share their admira- tion and respect. Thus it is that I record some facts relating to Mrs. Mary Thompson Valentine, the granddaughter and biog- rapher of Dr. Ephraim McDowell. Born in Shelby County, Kentucky, the descendant of McDowells, Shelbys, and Youngs, she is connected with many distinguished families in the South, and has the characteristics of a Southern lady, Mrs. Valentine prepared the first edition of her work, The Biography of Ephraim McDowell, M. D., at the special request of several eminent members of the medical pro-