Biggs, Hermann M. (Hermann Michael), 1859-1923

Head and shoulders photograph of Hermann Michael Biggs.

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.

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.

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.

Photograph of House Staff (c. 1884) of Bellevue Hospital taken in front of the old Administration Building. Names of Doctors pictured (from top to bottom): L.W. Hubbard, E. Hurd, Le Febre, Hurd, Herman M. Biggs, Gwyer, Sayre Benjamin, Herman, Rutherfurd, Roberts, Frankenburg, Hubbard, John R. Conway, Hiram H. Seelye, John Weldon, Robert T. Morris, Wildman, Condict W. Cutler, Wm.T. Oppenheimer - This information was taken from Registration records for this photograph.