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Publication Date
1-1-2010
Disciplines
Oncology
Recommended Citation
Clagett, Oscar MD; Macon, Don; and Clark, Randolph Lee MD, "An Interview with Dr. O.T. "Jim" Clagett, MD, September 1975" (2010). Historical Interview Collection. 10.
https://openworks.mdanderson.org/hrc_interviews/10
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Interview Information
Total approximate duration: 22 minutes
Segment 00A Interview Identifier
In this interview, Don Macon sits with Dr. Oscar Theron “Jim” Clagett to discuss his career. Dr. R.L. Clark provides a brief introduction. Clagett touches on a myriad of points throughout his lifetime from his upbringing in Colorado to his journey with the Mayo Clinic, where his interest in thoracic surgery was developed. Other topics include his family life, mentorship, and his connection to the Anderson family.
Segment 01 Introduction, Early Education, and Family Life
[00:00 — 07:01]
Story Codes:
A: Personal Background; A: Educational Path; A: Character and Personal Philosophy; C: Funny Stories
In this segment, Dr. R.L. Clark provides a quick introduction listing a few of the accomplishments of Dr. O.T. “Jim” Clagett. Dr. Clagett then discusses his upbringing in Colorado, his educational journey which led him to the Mayo Clinic, as well as a bit on his family life.
Segment 02 The Mayo Clinic, Thoracic Surgery, and Mentorship [07:02 — 18:09]
Story Codes:
A: Educational Path; A: Professional Path; A: The Researcher; A: Career and Accomplishments; A: Influences from People and Life Experiences; A: The Mentor; D: On Mentoring
Dr. Clagett speaks on being accepted into the Mayo Clinic and how his time at the institution guided him into pursuing a career in thoracic surgery. He then touches on the development of the Mayo Clinic, with one change being its transition to a fundraising model after being supported by the earnings of the institution’s doctors previously. In addition, Dr. Clagett discusses his experience as a mentor to the fellows under his watch during his tenure at the Mayo Clinic.
Segment 03 Personal Life and Relation to the Anderson Family [18:10 — 21:56]
Story Codes:
A: Post Retirement Activities; B: MD Anderson Past
In the final section, Dr. Clagett talks briefly about his life after retirement, his relationship with the Anderson Family and offers a glimpse into his influence on the selection of Dr. R.L. Clark as the first president of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Processing Information:
Interview was processed (segmented, coded, and abstracted) by Quentin Pace, MSLS, Digital Archivist, in Fall 2024.