Medical colleges -- Alumni and alumnae

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.

Dr. Samuel A. Brown, Professor of Medicine, Dean of the Medical School, Class of 1894, Leading Academician, Dean of the School of Medicine from 1915-1932. (2 copy prints, 1 negative)

Head and shoulders photograph of Dr. Frederick F. Becker, Class of 1956, Vice President for Research, University of Texas, System Cancer Center.

Head and shoulders photograph of Dr. Braunwald, Class of 52, Chief, Cardiology Branch, National Heart Institute. Dr. Braunwald made contributions in cardiovascular hemodynamics and diagnostic techniques, clinical cardiology, internal medicine.

Photograph of Dr. Braunwald in a lab coat in a laboratory; Hersey Professor and Chairman, Department of Medicine, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Carte de visite of Professor 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.

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.

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.

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)

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.