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'''Irma LeVasseur''' (January 20, 1877 – January 18, 1964) was a Canadian physician. She was a pioneer in [[pediatric]] medicine and was the first [[French-Canadian]] woman to become a doctor. Her surname also appears as '''Le Vasseur'''.<ref name=ce>{{cite encyclopedia |url=http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/irma-le-vasseur/ |title=Irma Le Vasseur |encyclopedia=[[The Canadian Encyclopedia]]}}</ref><ref name=archives/> |
'''Irma LeVasseur''' (January 20, 1877 – January 18, 1964) was a Canadian physician. She was a pioneer in [[pediatric]] medicine and was the first [[French-Canadian]] woman to become a doctor. Her surname also appears as '''Le Vasseur'''.<ref name=ce>{{cite encyclopedia |url=http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/irma-le-vasseur/ |title=Irma Le Vasseur |encyclopedia=[[The Canadian Encyclopedia]]}}</ref><ref name=archives/> |
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== Early life and career == |
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The daughter of Phédora Venner, a singer, and [[Nazaire Le Vasseur|Louis-Nazaire LeVasseur]], a journalist, she was born in [[Quebec City]]. She was educated at the {{Interlanguage link multi|Collège Jésus-Marie de Sillery|fr|3=Collège Jésus-Marie de Sillery|lt=Couvent Jésus-Marie}} in [[Sillery, Quebec|Sillery]] and the {{Interlanguage link multi|École normale Laval|fr}}. Because women were not allowed to study medicine in Canada, she went on to study at the School of Medicine at [[University of Minnesota|Saint Paul University]] in [[Minnesota]], graduating in 1900. LeVasseur practised medicine in [[New York City]] for some time. In 1903, a private member's bill was passed in the [[National Assembly of Quebec|Quebec Assembly]] to allow her to practise medicine. Soon afterwards, she went on to study pediatrics in France and Germany.<ref name=ce/><ref name=archives/> |
The daughter of Phédora Venner, a singer, and [[Nazaire Le Vasseur|Louis-Nazaire LeVasseur]], a journalist, she was born in [[Quebec City]]. She was educated at the {{Interlanguage link multi|Collège Jésus-Marie de Sillery|fr|3=Collège Jésus-Marie de Sillery|lt=Couvent Jésus-Marie}} in [[Sillery, Quebec City|Sillery]] and the {{Interlanguage link multi|École normale Laval|fr}}. Because women were not allowed to study medicine in Canada, she went on to study at the School of Medicine at [[University of Minnesota|Saint Paul University]] in [[Minnesota]], graduating in 1900. LeVasseur practised medicine in [[New York City]] for some time. In 1903, a private member's bill was passed in the [[National Assembly of Quebec|Quebec Assembly]] to allow her to practise medicine. Soon afterwards, she went on to study pediatrics in France and Germany.<ref name=ce/><ref name=archives/> |
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On her return to Quebec in 1906, she worked at the Crèche de la Miséricorde in [[Montreal]]. In 1907, with [[Justine Lacoste-Beaubien]], she founded the [[Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine|Hôpital Sainte-Justine]]. She left for New York City the following year, where she served as medical inspector for schools until 1915. In that year, she travelled to [[Serbia]] to help deal with a [[typhoid]] epidemic there. LeVasseur began working at a military hospital in France in 1918. Later that year, she worked for the [[Red Cross]] in New York.<ref name=ce/> |
On her return to Quebec in 1906, she worked at the Crèche de la Miséricorde in [[Montreal]]. In 1907, with [[Justine Lacoste-Beaubien]], she founded the [[Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine|Hôpital Sainte-Justine]]. She left for New York City the following year, where she served as medical inspector for schools until 1915. In that year, she travelled to [[Serbia]] to help deal with a [[typhoid]] epidemic there. LeVasseur began working at a military hospital in France in 1918. Later that year, she worked for the [[Red Cross]] in New York.<ref name=ce/> |
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LeVasseur returned to Quebec City in 1922. In 1923, with other doctors, she founded the {{Interlanguage link multi|Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus (Québec)|fr|3=Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus (Québec)|lt=Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus}}, investing her own money in the project. After some disagreements with the administration, she left that institution. She later established the Hôpital des Enfants malades, which looked after children with disabilities. She also established a school for children with disabilities which later became part of the {{Interlanguage link multi|Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec|fr}}. She later examined female recruits for the Canadian Army during [[World War II]].<ref name=ce/><ref name=archives/> |
LeVasseur returned to Quebec City in 1922. In 1923, with other doctors, she founded the {{Interlanguage link multi|Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus (Québec)|fr|3=Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus (Québec)|lt=Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus}}, investing her own money in the project. After some disagreements with the administration, she left that institution. She later established the Hôpital des Enfants malades, which looked after children with disabilities. She also established a school for children with disabilities which later became part of the {{Interlanguage link multi|Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec|fr}}. She later examined female recruits for the Canadian Army during [[World War II]].<ref name=ce/><ref name=archives/> |
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From November 1957 to July 1958, LeVasseur was committed to the {{Interlanguage link multi|Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Québec|fr|3=Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Québec|lt=Hôpital Saint-Michel Archange}}, having been judged mentally ill; she was, however, able to defend herself against this diagnosis. She died in Quebec City six years later, alone and destitute.<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.cmaj.ca/content/183/17/E1267?related-urls=yes&legid=cmaj;183/17/E1267 |title=Irma LeVasseur |last=Beaulieu |first=Jacques |journal=Canadian Medical Association Journal |date=November 22, 2011 |volume=183 |issue=17 |language=fr}}</ref> |
From November 1957 to July 1958, LeVasseur was committed to the {{Interlanguage link multi|Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Québec|fr|3=Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Québec|lt=Hôpital Saint-Michel Archange}}, having been judged mentally ill; she was, however, able to defend herself against this diagnosis. She died in Quebec City six years later, alone and destitute.<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.cmaj.ca/content/183/17/E1267?related-urls=yes&legid=cmaj;183/17/E1267 |title=Irma LeVasseur |last=Beaulieu |first=Jacques |journal=Canadian Medical Association Journal |date=November 22, 2011 |volume=183 |issue=17 |pages=E1267-8 |doi=10.1503/cmaj.110929 |pmid=21708963 |pmc=3225450 |language=fr}}</ref> |
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== Honours == |
== Honours == |
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Mont Irma-LeVasseur at Quebec City, Parc Irma-LeVasseur in [[Outremont]] and streets in Montreal and Quebec City were named in her honour. A scholarship was established in her name by the Québec Secrétariat à la condition féminine.<ref name=ce/> |
Mont Irma-LeVasseur at Quebec City, Parc Irma-LeVasseur in [[Outremont]] and streets in Montreal and Quebec City were named in her honour. A scholarship was established in her name by the Québec Secrétariat à la condition féminine.<ref name=ce/> |
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LeVasseur was named a [[Persons of National Historic Significance|Person of National Historic Significance]] by the Canadian government in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/rech-srch/clic-click.aspx?/cgi-bin/MsmGo.exe?grab_id=0&page_id=27695&query=Irma%20Levasseur |title=LeVasseur, Dr. Irma National Historic Person |publisher=Parks Canada}}</ref> |
LeVasseur was named a [[Persons of National Historic Significance|Person of National Historic Significance]] by the Canadian government in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/rech-srch/clic-click.aspx?/cgi-bin/MsmGo.exe?grab_id=0&page_id=27695&query=Irma%20Levasseur |title=LeVasseur, Dr. Irma National Historic Person |publisher=Parks Canada }}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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== References == |
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| Born | 20 January 1877  Saint-Roch |
| Died | 22 January 1964 (aged 87) Quebec City |
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| Occupation | Physician |
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Irma LeVasseur (January 20, 1877 – January 18, 1964) was a Canadian physician. She was a pioneer in pediatric medicine and was the first French-Canadian woman to become a doctor. Her surname also appears as Le Vasseur.[1][2]
Early life and career
[edit]The daughter of Phédora Venner, a singer, and Louis-Nazaire LeVasseur, a journalist, she was born in Quebec City. She was educated at the Couvent Jésus-Marie in Sillery and the École normale Laval. Because women were not allowed to study medicine in Canada, she went on to study at the School of Medicine at Saint Paul University in Minnesota, graduating in 1900. LeVasseur practised medicine in New York City for some time. In 1903, a private member's bill was passed in the Quebec Assembly to allow her to practise medicine. Soon afterwards, she went on to study pediatrics in France and Germany.[1][2]
On her return to Quebec in 1906, she worked at the Crèche de la Miséricorde in Montreal. In 1907, with Justine Lacoste-Beaubien, she founded the Hôpital Sainte-Justine. She left for New York City the following year, where she served as medical inspector for schools until 1915. In that year, she travelled to Serbia to help deal with a typhoid epidemic there. LeVasseur began working at a military hospital in France in 1918. Later that year, she worked for the Red Cross in New York.[1]
LeVasseur returned to Quebec City in 1922. In 1923, with other doctors, she founded the Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus, investing her own money in the project. After some disagreements with the administration, she left that institution. She later established the Hôpital des Enfants malades, which looked after children with disabilities. She also established a school for children with disabilities which later became part of the Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec. She later examined female recruits for the Canadian Army during World War II.[1][2]
From November 1957 to July 1958, LeVasseur was committed to the Hôpital Saint-Michel Archange, having been judged mentally ill; she was, however, able to defend herself against this diagnosis. She died in Quebec City six years later, alone and destitute.[3]
Honours
[edit]In 1950, the Cercle des femmes universitaires of Quebec organized a celebration for LeVasseur's golden jubilee.[2]
Mont Irma-LeVasseur at Quebec City, Parc Irma-LeVasseur in Outremont and streets in Montreal and Quebec City were named in her honour. A scholarship was established in her name by the Québec Secrétariat à la condition féminine.[1]
LeVasseur was named a Person of National Historic Significance by the Canadian government in 2008.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Irma Le Vasseur". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
- ^ a b c d "Irma LeVasseur". Celebrating Women's Achievements. Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ Beaulieu, Jacques (November 22, 2011). "Irma LeVasseur". Canadian Medical Association Journal (in French). 183 (17): E1267-8. doi:10.1503/cmaj.110929. PMC 3225450. PMID 21708963.
- ^ "LeVasseur, Dr. Irma National Historic Person". Parks Canada.[permanent dead link]
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