Date Original
1901-1978
Description
This collection contains records and pamphlets pertaining to Dr. Runyan's medical practice.
Biographical/Historical Note
Joseph P. Runyan founded St. Luke's Hospital in 1911, after moving to Little Rock from Pine Bluff in1898. He was nationally known for his work as a surgeon. Active in many professional organizations, Runyan served as president of the Arkansas State Board of Health (1904-1906), secretary of the Arkansas Medical Society (1901-1904), as well as dean and president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Little Rock, from its founding in 1906 until it merged with the medical department of the University of Arkansas in 1912.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000189
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Joseph P. Runyan collection, MS.000189
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Joseph P. Runyan collection, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
