An Interview with Eleanor MacDonald, March 8, 1978, Part 2
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Publication Date
3-8-1978
Disciplines
Oncology
Recommended Citation
MacDonald, Eleanor and Macon, Don, "An Interview with Eleanor MacDonald, March 8, 1978, Part 2" (1978). Historical Interview Collection. 7.
https://openworks.mdanderson.org/hrc_interviews/7
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Eleanor B. MacDonald
Video Interview with Don Macon: March 8, 1978
Series of Video Profiles
Segment 00B Interview Identifier [00:00 – 00:53]
Segment 06 Formative Experiences and Activities Outside of MD Anderson A: Influences from People and Life Experiences; [00:53 – 9:14]
Story Codes: A: Character and Personal Philosophy; A: Personal Background; A: Activities Outside Institution; C: Formative Experiences; D: Cultural/Social Influences;
(Picture of Ms. MacDonald, her sister Mary, and their dog Alexis) Begins by briefly reviewing what was discussed previously such as her coming to Texas and joining MD Anderson. Next, she discusses her friend Dr. George Milton Smith who was a background figure in establishing the National Cancer Institute. He invited her and her sister Mary to attend luncheons with well-known and acclaimed cancer researchers. (Picture of Mary is shown) She then discusses letting her sister Mary take the reins at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
Segment 07 A Transformative Experience in Europe A: Influences from People and Life Experiences; [9:14 - 14:00]
Story Codes: A: Character and Personal Philosophy; A: Personal Background; C: Formative Experiences; D: Cultural/Social Influences;
Ms. MacDonald talks about the medical unit set up by Dr. Smith, Dr. Harvey Cushing, and Dr. Bob Greenough in 1914. Ms. MacDonald then gives an anecdote about Dr. Smith and a hotel where Ms. MacDonald and her sister later stayed in Europe. Next, Ms. MacDonald discusses this trip to Europe with her sister, Mary. Finally, Ms. MacDonald discusses the social and cultural influences of her time in Europe.
Segment 08 A Family Connection with Dr. R. Lee. Clark A: Influences from People and Life Experiences; [14:00 - 19:00]
Story Codes: A: Character and Personal Philosophy; A: Personal Background; D: Cultural/Social Influences;
Ms. MacDonald then discusses her brother, Ronald, and his personality. Ms. MacDonald then gives an anecdote about her brother, Dr. R. Lee Clark, and Dr. Comely followed by an anecdote about playing music with Dr. R. Lee Clark.
Segment 09 The Comradery at MD Anderson C: Personal Reflections, Memories of MD Anderson; [19:00 - 22:27]
Story Codes: A: Character, Values, Beliefs, Talents; A: Character and Personal Philosophy; A: Professional Values, Ethics, Purpose; A: Influences from People and Life Experiences; B: Working Environment; C: Human Stories; C: Dedication to MD Anderson, to Patients, to Faculty/Staff;
The comradery at MD Anderson is then discussed. Dr. Fletcher brought in Dr. Leonard Grimmett who started the Cobalt Unit. Ms. MacDonald then discusses Dr. Grimmett’s death, and how a few MD Anderson colleagues all went to make sure Dr. Gilbert Fletcher, who brought Dr. Grimmett to MD Anderson, was informed and to be there for him emotionally.
Segment 10 A Life Long Friendship Formed at MD Anderson C: Personal Reflections, Memories of MD Anderson; [22:27 - 26: 10]
Story Codes: A: Influences from People and Life Experiences; A: Character, Values, Beliefs, Talents; A: Character and Personal Philosophy; A: Professional Values, Ethics, Purpose; B: Working Environment;
Ms. MacDonald discusses her close friend Marion Lowrey who worked at MD Anderson. She talks about how they met as well as formative life experiences they went through. She then discusses how they found a balance between their working relationship and their personal friendship, so that one would not negatively impact the other.