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Medicine in Hawaii: Oral History Series is a set of video and audio tapes of interviews with Hawaii doctors and others associated with the Queen's Healthcare System. The project was a collaborative effort between the Hawaii Medical Library, The Queen's Medical Center, and the Division of History of Medicine at the John A. Burns School of Medicine (University of Hawaii). The videotaped interviews were conducted by Charles S. Judd Jr. MD and George H. Mills MD between November 1980 and May 1985. Recent audiotaped interviews took place in February 2000, June 2001, and July 2001 by Ann B. Catts MD and by Judy Kearney, Leilani Marshall, and Helen Wong Smith, former librarians with the Mamiya Medical Heritage Center.
Below is an alphabetical list of the interviewees, their dates as known, the date of the interview, and a brief summary of the topics covered in the oral history.
For more information about physicians in Hawaii, contact the Mamiya Medical Heritage Center at (808) 545-8718
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 17, 1993.
Dr. Allison discusses the early venereal disease program in Hawaii.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 25, 1983.
Dr. Arnold discusses his education and medical career at Straub Clinic,
his work as editor for Hawaii Medical Journal and Straub Proceedings, and
his early work on leprosy.
Audio tape recorded in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 20,2001.
Dr. Botticelli discusses the Regional Medical Program in Hawaii, EMCRO,
the Beverly Payne study, hospice, and the Dying With Dignity movement in
Hawaii.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 2, 2000.
Mr. Brown explains the philosophy of hospital management he used when he
served as a trustee of Queen's Health System from 1967-1987, and as Chairman
of the Board from 1987-1998. He was a driving force and visionary for Queen's.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 23, 1983.
Dr. Burgess discusses his career as a surgeon on Maui and at Straub Clinic
in Honolulu. He explains his special interest in hand surgery and his hobbies
of shell collecting, woodworking and gemology.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 31, 1993.
Dr. Catts covers three aspects of her life: her role as Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Hawaii Medical Library, Interim Director of Pathology
at Queen's, and being a woman physician. Dr. Catts also served on the board
of the Queen's Medical Center representing community doctors.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 16, 1983.
Dr. Cloward discusses the early diagnostic techniques used in neurosurgery,
instruments he devised and a surgical technique which he developed. He also
talks about his early life and musical career.
Videotaped in Kauai on May 10, 1985.
Dr. Cockett reminisces about his early life and schooling on Maui and Oahu
and about medical school in St. Louis. He discusses his return to Hawaii
at the outbreak of World War II, his experiences on active duty in the South
Pacific during the war, and his practice on Kauai after that.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 8, 1983.
Dr. Faus discusses his early life with his family in Boulder, Colorado, his medical education in Chicago, coming to Queen's Medical Center in 1921, his work in starting ambulance service and the blood bank in Honolulu, and his work during and after Word War II.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4, 1983.
Dr. Gebauer discusses his early experience with drug and surgical treatment of tuberculosis in Hawaii, his work on the open heart surgery team at Queen's, and his activities since retirement, including a patent pending on a new type of golf club.
Digitally recorded in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 27, 2001.
Dr. Goldstein discusses his career as a dermatologist in Hawaii, his involvement in the Hawaii Medical Association as editor of the Hawaii Medical Journal, and the art of tatooing.
Videotaped in Kauai on May 10, 1985.
Dr. Goodhue remembers his early life at Kalaupapa where his father took care of Hansen's Disease patients, going to medical school in St. Louis, joining the navy during World War II, his demanding, sometimes hectic years of practicing medicine on Kauai, and his enjoyment of retirement.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 25, 1984.
Dr. Goto discusses growing up on a coffee plantation in Kona, Hawaii, his schooling in California and Ohio, and his work as a heart surgeon at Queen's Medical Center.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 3, 1984.
Mr. Henderson remembers growing up in South Dakota, pharmacy school, and coming to Hawaii for the first time in 1958. He discusses his years as administrator at Children's Hospital and later at Queen's.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 22, 2000.
Mr. Henderson discusses his time as the Administrator and President at Queen's Medical Center from 1960-1984. He talks about the closing of the Nursing School, and his relationship with Mr. E.E. Black, Chairman of the Board.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on Jan. 26, 1982.
Dr. Hirschy discusses his practice in Hawaii and his medical experiences in Taiwan.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 23, 1983.
Dr. Holmes discusses his career as an ophthalmologist: his work during World War II, his travels to Asia and Africa, his founding of the Asian-Pacific Eye Association.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 16, 1983.
Dr. Izumi describes his sub-specialty in chest diseases, including his work with tuberculosis patients before the existence of a drug treatment, and the lengthy history of his family in Hawaii. He forecasts the depersonalization of physician-patient relations with the advent of computers.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 28, 1981.
Presents a biographical sketch of Dr. Johnson's early life, education, and background in pharmacy. As a dermatologist, he relates the treatment of syphilis, discovery of penicillin and its topical use, and planing for acne.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on Aug. 28, 1982.
Dr. Judd discusses his early years, his practice of surgery in Hawaii and Western Samoa, the first open heart surgery in Hawaii, and medical education in Hawaii.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on Sept. 8, 1981.
Dr. Larsen discusses his practice of orthopedics in Hawaii and in the Pacific Islands.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on Feb. 23, 1982.
Dr. Lee discusses his career with the Board of Health, School of Public Health, School of Medicine, and East-West Center.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on Feb. 8, 2000.
Dr. Mamiya, the benefactor of the Mamiya Medical Heritage Center, discusses the path that led him to medicine, the founding of the UH Medical School, and the rapid changes in cardiac surgery during his career.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on Jan. 26, 1982.
Dr. Marshall discusses his early years, education, practice of pediatrics in Hawaii, and his retirement.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 19, 1980.
Presents a biographical sketch of Dr. McDowell's early life and especially his surgical practice in St. Louis, Missouri. Discusses his work as editor, writer, and Professor of Surgery at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 28, 1981.
Presents a biographical sketch of Dr. Millard's early life and education. Discusses his work on Dole Plantation, Lanai, and his service to immigrants and foreign ships in Hawaii.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on Aug. 26, 1982.
Dr. Mills discusses his early years and education, his practice of medicine in Hawaii and his professional activities.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on Feb. 22, 2000.
Norma Morasutti started working at Queen's in 1956 as head nurse for Labor and Delivery, when Hawaii was still a territory,. She discusses her early nursing years in Canada and Hawaii and explains her transition from Nursing Management to her final position as Head Coordinator for Facilities.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 31, 1983.
Dr. Quisenberry discusses his early life in Missouri and California, his schooling and early medical practice, coming to Hawaii to work in a VD clinic and his work in cancer control which includes the establishment of the Hawaii Tumor Registry.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 13, 1983.
Dr. Reppun outlines his early life, education and wartime experiences. He
discusses his work on Lanai, Molokai and in Kaneohe.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 3, 1984.
Dr. Rogers discusses the beginning of the University of Hawaii School of
Medicine, the leadership roles that were taken, the decision to locate at
Queen's, the importance of educating doctors from South Pacific nations
as well as from the Hawaiian and Filipino populations in Hawaii.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 22, 1981.
Presents a biographical sketch of Dr. Sakimoto's early life and education.
Discusses his practice of obstetrics and gynecology in Hawaii.
Digitally recorded in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 26, 2001.
Dr. Sia discusses his career as a pediatrician in Hawaii, child healthcare
advocacy, and the future of pediatric medicine.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on Feb. 23, 1982.
Dr. Stitt discusses her early years and practice of pediatrics in Hawaii.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4, 1983.
Dr. Tanaka discusses growing up and going to school in Japan, his residency
in Chicago and in Honolulu, research in Seattle and later medical career
in Oahu.
Videotaped in Kauai on May 10, 1985.
Dr. Wade outlines his early years and schooling in Colorado, New Mexico,
and California. He came to Kauai to practice medicine in 1934 and remained
there, except for a tour of duty with the navy during World War II, until
his retirement in 1972. Since that time, he has worked part-time and traveled.
Digitally recorded in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 27, 2001.
Dr. West discusses his career in medicine in Hawaii, starting in the 1930s.
He explains Hawaii's preparedness for WWII, changes that took place in the
practice of medicine through the 20th century, and the importance of the
local medical associations in the career of the practicing physician.
Videotaped in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 17, 2000.
Dr. Will describes the changes at Queen's and the Pathology Laboratory,
in particular, over the 20 years he was Director of the Laboratory and Head
of the Department of Pathology. He also gives his insight on the challenges
of being the initial Vice-President of Medical/Dental Services.
Digitally recorded in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 2, 2001.
Dr. Wong discusses his pioneer work in the area of organ transplantation
in Hawaii, organ donation, and the development of Hawaii's Emergency Medical
System.
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