Julia R. Hall Explained

Julia R. Hall (October 1, 1865 - April 28, 1918) was an American physician. Graduating from medical school in 1892, Hall was the first woman to work as a resident in the Howard University gynecology clinic. Her career as a physician lasted around fifty years.

Biography

Hall was born in Dandridge, Tennessee on October 1, 1865.[1] Hall and her husband, Reverend Jeremiah L. Hall, moved to Washington, D.C. in 1889. Hall graduated as the only woman in her class from Howard University in 1892.[2] Hall was the first woman at Howard to work as a resident at the school's gynecology clinic.[3] She also worked as a medical advisor to the women at Howard.

Overall, Hall's career in medicine lasted around 50 years. Hall died in Washington on April 28, 1918.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lamb, Daniel Smith. Howard University Medical Department: A Historical, Biographical and Statistical Souvenir. R. Beresford. 1900. Washington, D.C.. 173. en.
  2. News: 1892-06-02. Mrs. Julia R. Hall. 2. Herald and Tribune. 2020-06-15. Newspapers.com.
  3. Book: Moldow, Gloria. Facts on File Encyclopedia of Black Women in America. Facts on File. 1997. 0-8160-3425-7. Hine. Darlene Clark. New York. 83. Hall, Julia R.. 35209436.
  4. News: 1918-05-01. Hall. 11. The Washington Herald. 2020-06-15. Newspapers.com.