Morrell, Joseph

Joseph Morrell describes graduating from the Rush Medical College in Chicago in 1904, and returning to Utah to keep up his large practice. He worked as the company doctor for Utah's three major railroads and was active in civil affairs, serving on the Utah State Board of Health and the Utah State Board of Medical Examiners. Morrell, brother-in-law to President David O. McKay, also discusses his membership of the LDS Church. The interview took place on May 10, 1971.

Joseph Morrell discusses taking care of people during the flu epidemic around 1918, practicing medicine and surgery for the railroads, and trying to maintain a medical practice during the Depression. In 1917 his family purchased a home built by David Eccles for one of his children. The interview took place circa 1960s.