Hermann Michael Biggs
Alternative Title
Biggs, Hermann Michael
Identifier
nyuhsl/34tmphds
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Creator (cre): New York University. School of Medicine
Date Created
1883-01-01 00:00:00Z
Date
1883-01-01 00:00:00Z
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Genre
Description
Photograph of a etched portrait of Herman Michael Biggs (1 print from etching on tissue paper).
Herman M. Biggs (1859-1923) was born in Trumansburg, N.Y. Graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1883, and interned at Bellevue Hospital from 1883-1884. Received world-wide recognition for his contributions to public health. Established the New York City Board of Health Laboratory, introduced diphtheria antitoxin and programs in child health.
Herman M. Biggs (1859-1923) was born in Trumansburg, N.Y. Graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1883, and interned at Bellevue Hospital from 1883-1884. Received world-wide recognition for his contributions to public health. Established the New York City Board of Health Laboratory, introduced diphtheria antitoxin and programs in child health.
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5x7
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Rights
Reproductions are provided for private study, scholarship, and research uses only, in accordance with the Copyright law (Title 17, United States Code). Reproductions are the sole and exclusive property of the NYU Medical Archives and may not be reproduced in any fashion or used for any purpose other than private scholarship without the express written consent of the NYU Medical Archives.