Dr. Louis Levinson interview Item #135

Dr. Louis Levinson interview Item #135

Dr. Louis Levinson

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.

Jewish Historical Society of Delaware

12/20/1978

audio cassette tape

English

oral history

44

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Dr. Louis Levinson

audio cassette recording

1 hour, 36 minutes, 3 seconds