The Klumpke family--memories by Doctor Déjerine, born Augusta Klumpke.

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serval:BIB_35318
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
The Klumpke family--memories by Doctor Déjerine, born Augusta Klumpke.
Journal
European Neurology
Author(s)
Bogousslavsky J.
ISSN
0014-3022
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2005
Volume
53
Number
3
Pages
113-120
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Biography ; Historical Article ; Journal Article ; Portraits
Abstract
In this paper, we present a translation of an unpublished autobiographical document by Augusta Déjerine-Klumpke, reporting her early years before she came to Paris to study medicine, when she was able to become one of the first women in France to hold a hospital position, as an extern and an intern. This American-born girl later married Jules Déjerine, who was to become the second successor to Charcot at La Salpétrière 23 years later. The present document gives a vivid account on the preceding years, and emphasizes the extraordinary dynamism and enthusiasm of a young woman, whose efforts and contributions influenced neurology at the turn of the 20th century, and dramatically changed the role of women in medical careers.
Keywords
Aged, Brachial Plexus Neuropathies/history, Female, France, History, 19th Century, History, 20th Century, Humans, Neurology/history, Physicians, Women/history, Societies, Medical/history
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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19/11/2007 12:33
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20/08/2019 13:22
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