Dr. Louis Levinson interview Item #135

Title

Dr. Louis Levinson interview Item #135

Subject

Dr. Louis Levinson

Description

Dr. Louis Levinson was a veterinarian, politician, and WWI army veteran from Middletown, Delaware. He grew up on a farm in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, where he acquired his love of caring for animals, and went on to study veterinary medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He worked in this field for over 70 years and used his position to promote the health and safety of both humans and other animals. Between 1929 and 1941, he also served as Middletown’s mayor. During this time, his policies led to the creation of the city’s first sewer, the paving of dirt roads, and a reduction in the town’s electricity bills. In this interview, Dr. Levinson describes his early life and childhood, his time in the army during World War One, and his careers as a veterinarian and politician in Middletown, Delaware.

Publisher

Jewish Historical Society of Delaware

Date

12/20/1978

Format

audio cassette tape

Language

English

Type

oral history

Identifier

44

Interviewer

File #504: Lucia Ridge?
Yetta Chaiken

Interviewee

Dr. Louis Levinson

Original Format

audio cassette recording

Duration

1 hour, 36 minutes, 3 seconds

Files

Citation

“Dr. Louis Levinson interview Item #135,” Jewish Historical Society of Delaware Collections, accessed December 25, 2024, https://jhsdelaware.org/collections/digital/items/show/135.