Hallie Earle | |
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| Born | Harriet Earle September 27, 1880 |
| Died | November 1, 1963 (aged 83) McLennan County, Texas, US |
| Education | Baylor University Medical School in Dallas |
| Known for | First licensed female physician in Waco |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Physician |
| Institutions | Private practice |
| Sub-specialties | Gynecology |
Hallie Earle (1880–1963) was the first licensed female physician in Waco, Texas. In 1907, she was the only female graduate of the Baylor University Medical School in Dallas. Her private medical practice served the community of Waco for over three decades. Upon her father's death, Earle was appointed to assume his civic duty as a weather observer. In 1960, the United States Weather Bureau recognized Earle for her four decades as the Central Texas weather observer.