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RG 30/239 - Drs. James T. and Jeanne H. Stephens
Scope and Content
The Papers of Dr. James T. and Jeanne (Hibbard) Stephens primarily document their careers as physicians in the Oberlin Community, and their work in Kenya after retirement in 1976. The writings of James Stephens, including The Christian as a Doctor (1960),The History of the Oberlin Clinic (1977), and In the Shadow of Mt. Kenya (1993, book and manuscript), provide insight into the medical profession, the building of medical facilities and services in a small community, and the willingness of two doctors (James and Jeanne Stephens) to postpone their retirement and travel to Kenya to help the needy. Two lectures by James Stephens, "In the Shadow of Kere Nyaga" (n.d.) and "Trusteeship in a Small Hospital" (n.d.), illustrate the accomplishments of James and Jeanne Stephens. A file containing military records provides further evidence of James Stephen's work in the medical field (Medical Officer for the United States Army, 1942-46). The collection contains only a small amount of personal information (letters written to family members). Series 5. Alumni Trustee records of Jeanne Stephens (restricted) documents her service to Oberlin College.
Series Descriptions

Series 1. Correspondence, 1984, 1987-88 (1f)

Typescript summary of family letters and copies of individual letters written to family members.

Series 2. Military Service Records, 1942-46 (1f)

Military service records of James T. Stephens documenting his service in the United States Army. Contains certificates, appointment letters, and orders.

Series 3. Talks, n.d. (2f)

Includes two talks given by James T. Stephens, "In the Shadow of Kere Nyaga" (n.d.), and "Trusteeship in a Small Hospital" (n.d.).

Series 4. Writings, 1960, 1973, 1977, c. 1980s, 1983, 1987, 1993, n.d. (13f)

This series contains writings of James T. Stephens, and is divided into two subseries. Subseries 1. Manuscripts/Articles; Includes the manuscript of the book In the Shadow of Mt. Kenya (typescript draft & notes, 1993), a report concerning Japanese and Korean medical facilities (1973), a folder containing "Stories for Grandchildren" (c. 1980s), and articles about medical care in early Oberlin (1983). Subseries 2. Writings (Books); Includes copies of the Stephens' books The Christian as a Doctor (1960), The History of the Oberlin Clinic (1977), and In the Shadow of Mt. Kenya (1993).

Series 5. Alumni Trustee files of Dr. Jeanne H. Stephens, 1969-73, 1982 (5f) *Restricted*

Contains correspondence, notes, and reports regarding Oberlin College and actions of the Board of Trustees. Jeanne H. Stephens served as an Alumni Trustee of Oberlin College from 1968 to 1980.

Series 6. Photographs, 1927, 1992, n.d. (1f)

Contains a photograph of a medical staff entitled "Comp. Auat? Lab, Sorbonne, 1927," and two photos of the Oberlin College Board of Trustees, 1992, n.d. See inventory for location of 1929 Photo of Oberlin College Faculty and Staff.

Provenance
The papers of Drs. James and Jeanne Stephens were transferred to the Archives by James Stephens in two accessions, both in 1993.
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