| Description: | Letter written by Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. Dennis A. Bethea about the Aesculapian Medical Society meeting. Also mentions by name Dr. H.L. Wales, Dr. Frank E. Chowning, and Dr. H.H. Stoner. |
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| Creator(s): | Moten, Edwin D., 1875-1955 |
| Location(s): | United States - Indiana - Marion County - Indianapolis |
| Creation Date: | March 16, 1947 |
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From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History
Dr. Edwin D. Moten Collection
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| Original Creation Date: | March 16, 1947 | |
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| Description: | Letter written by Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. Dennis A. Bethea about the Aesculapian Medical Society meeting. Also mentions by name Dr. H.L. Wales, Dr. Frank E. Chowning, and Dr. H.H. Stoner. |
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Dr. Moten and his family were early residents of Quakertown, residing in Denton from 1907-1920. He was the only African American physician in Denton County during that time period. In 1920, he and his family moved to Indianapolis.The Aesculapian Medical Society was formed by African American doctors, dentists, and pharmacists in Indianapolis when the Marion County Medical Society refused to admit them. Dr. Moten took leadership of this group in 1929. |
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carbon copy of typed letter |
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| Keyword(s): | Moten, Edwin D. | |
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Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum
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From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History
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Dr. Edwin D. Moten Collection
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| Resource Type: | Letter | |
| Format: | Text | |
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