@article {7127, title = {Arriving at Pittman Center}, journal = {Smoky Mountain Historical Society Journal and Newsletter}, volume = {38}, year = {2012}, note = {Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society.}, month = {summer}, pages = {19}, abstract = {Dr. Thomas describes his arrival for medical service in 1926, and the difficulty he had in finding the mission. Includes a photograph of the doctor, taken by Jerome Drown.}, keywords = {Health, Pittman Center}, author = {Thomas, Robert F} } @article {6879, title = {When We First Came to Pittman Center}, journal = {Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter}, volume = {28}, year = {1992}, note = {Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society.}, month = {spring}, pages = {5-6}, abstract = {After a brief biography by Beulah Linn, Dr. Robert F. Thomas describes being assigned to Pittman Center, his adventures getting there in 1926, how primitive the area was, and his gradual acceptance by the residents of the area.}, keywords = {Health, Mountain life, Pittman Center, Roads}, author = {Thomas, Robert F and Linn, Beulah D} }