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
Yetta Chaiken
Interviewee
Dr. Louis Levinson
Original Format
audio cassette recording
Duration
1 hour, 36 minutes, 3 seconds
Files
Collection
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.