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James Alexander Owen

1891–1955

United States

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James Alexander Owen (September 6, 1891 – July 6, 1955) was an American medical doctor and politician from Mississippi who was also active in Cleveland and Detroit, Ohio. Owen was a member of the board of trustees for the National Medical Association and was frequently credited for his efforts in the Journal of the National Medical Association. Owen served in World War I (as a part of the Medical Reserve Corps) in the 370th Infantry.

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