Portraits

Signed portrait of Horatio George Adamson, MD (1865-1955), inscribed, “To Dr. Howard Fox, with kindest regards. Yours sincerely, HG Adamson.” Dr. Adamson was a British dermatologist who served as president and member of many dermatological societies in both Europe and North America.

Portrait of William Smith Tillett, MD (1892-1974). Dr. Tillett taught at New York University School of Medicine from 1938 until his retirement in 1958, after which he became Professor Emeritus. He chaired the Department of Medicine from 1938 to 1958.

Three young girls on the roof garden of the New York Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital Orthopedic Ward. The girls are using crutches. The photograph was published with the caption “Three Little Cripples (Orthopedic Ward)” on page 57 of the Annual Report of the New York Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital, 1900.

Portrait of a young girl reclining in a wicker chair built to support her legs. This photograph was published in the Report of the Babies’ Wards, New York Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital, 1901.

A young boy in a sailor suit, with a small bag in hand, standing in the roof garden of the New York Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital.

Portrait of Donal Sheehan, MD, seated at a desk. Dr. Sheehan taught at New York University Medical College from 1937 until his death, apart from a 1947-1948 term as general director of the Commonwealth Fund. He served as acting dean of the medical school for three years during World War II, as chairman of the Scientific Committee of the NYU-Bellevue Medical Center, and as director of the Medical Center from 1953-1955.

Portrait of Robert James Carlisle, MD (1859-1935). Dr. Carlisle received his MD from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1884. He served at Bellevue Hospital Medical College from 1887 to 1895 as an Assistant to the Chair of Materia Medica and Therapeutics (1887-1892) and Assistant to the Chair of Principles and Practice of Medicine (1892-1895). Dr. Carlisle taught in the Department of Medicine at University and Bellevue Hospital Medical College from 1898 to 1935, becoming a full Professor of Medicine in 1924.

Portrait of Joseph Goldberger, MD (1874-1929) in military uniform. Dr Goldberger received his MD from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1895. He is known for his discovery of the pellagra preventive factor.

Portrait of Edward Gamaliel Janeway, MD (1841-1911). Dr. Janeway served as Professor of Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, Professor of Medicine, and Professor of Pathology and Practical Anatomy during his time at Bellevue Hospital Medical College and University & Bellevue Hospital Medical College (1881-1907). He served as the first dean of University & Bellevue Hospital Medical College when it merged in 1898. In 1878, Dr. Janeway hired the famous pathologist Dr. William Welch upon his return to the United States. From 1875 to 1881, Dr. Janeway served as the New York City Health Commissioner.

Portrait of George David Stewart, MD. Dr. Stewart received his MD from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1889. He taught at Bellevue Hospital Medical College as an Adjunct Lecturer of Anatomy (1895-1896), Adjunct Professor of Anatomy (1896-1897), Professor of Anatomy, and Professor of Clinical Surgery.