Leo Buerger

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Dr. Leo Buerger, famed for his work on the disease named after him. He was also remarkably gifted in pathology and bacteriology, and became as great a urologist as anybody in the world. <p>Dr. Buerger's work on thrombo-angitis obliterans led to the development of the whole subject of peripheral vascular disease in the world. Ovular photograph mounted in rectangular cardboard mat. One negative, different image.

Frank A. Calderone

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Head and shoulders photograph of Dr. Frank A. Calderone, Director of the Interim Commission of the World Health Organization, Class of 1924. Article on back of photograph indicates that this photo was taken shortly after Dr. Calderone was appointed to the WHO.

Joseph Decatur Bryant

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Carte de Visite of Joseph Decatur Bryant, 1845-1914, an outstanding surgeon of his time, graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1868. He became Professor of Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery at the Medical College and Commissioner of Health of both New York City and State. President Grover Cleveland was operated on by him for sarcoma of the left upper jaw.

Joseph Decatur Bryant

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Head and shoulders photograph of Dr. Joseph D. Bryant, facing slightly to the right. Photograph is of an illustration/etching. Dr. Bryant, an outstanding surgeon of his time, graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1868. He became Professor of Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery at the Medical College and Commissioner of Health of both New York City and State. President Grover Cleveland was operated on by him for sarcoma of left upper jaw. (2 copies)

Hermann Michael Biggs

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Head and shoulders photograph of Hermann Michael Biggs (3 copies, 2 sepia; 2 slides).

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.

Hermann Michael Biggs

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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.