'The Lady Doctor Will See You Now': Early Female Physicians in Poughkeepsie

"The lady doctor will see you now”: Early female physicians in Poughkeepsie, a presentation on the lives and works of some of the female physicians in late 19th and early 20th century Poughkeepsie. Known for its famous nicknames, "Sickly City" and "Queen City," Poughkeepsie was a source of inspiration as well as a source of possible clients and as a result it became a very attractive place for women who were practicing medicine to come and set up shop. Some remained successful here while others moved on to bigger places and causes. Sources include articles and autobiographical pieces by the doctors themselves, personal correspondence, hospital yearly reports, YWCA reports, and newspaper articles of the period. Registration required.