Holt, Jr., Luther Emmett

Portrait of Luther Emmett Holt, Jr., MD (1895-1974). Dr. Holt taught at the New York University College of Medicine as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics from 1944 to 1960, and at the New York University School of Medicine as Professor of Pediatrics from 1960 to 1972. Acclaimed for his international pediatric work improving nutrition and childcare, Dr. Holt founded the Society for Pediatric Research.

Photograph of Luther Emmett Holt, Jr., MD (1895-1974) in his study. Dr. Holt taught at the New York University College of Medicine as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics from 1944 to 1960, and at the New York University School of Medicine as Professor of Pediatrics from 1960 to 1972. Acclaimed for his international pediatric work improving nutrition and childcare, Dr. Holt founded the Society for Pediatric Research.