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- Notes:
- Dr. Kendrik was a bacteriologist with the Mihcigan Department of Health who developed (with Grace Eldering) the first successful vaccine for whooping cough in the 1930s, which all but eliminated a disease that had taken the lives of thousands of children. Kendrik and Eldering later combined shots for diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus into the single DPT vaccine given to children today.
- Date Created:
- 1942-06-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A group portrait of six medical professionals in an office setting. Seated at the desk, pen poised to write in an open three ring binder, is Dr. Grace Eldering, credited with co-developing a vaccine for the whooping cough. Seated on the far left is Loney Clinton Gordon, who discovered the culture used for the vaccine. Names of the other people are unknown. The photograph is labeled "Lactobacillos acidophilus Studies of Grand Rapid's children. A part of the local fluoridation experiment" and "K.O. Polio, 1963."
- Date Created:
- 1963-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of Dr. Platt's home. Platt was one of the first physicians in the area. This view shows a serene winter scene, complete with a horse-drawn sleigh.
- Date Created:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Two men in fishing gear examining flies for trout fishing
- Date Created:
- 1948-04-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Dr. Robert Claytor speaking to an unidentified group.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Dr. Charles Sheppard was the first physician in Grand Rapids, and also operated the first drug store. The house was built in 1843 and torn down in 1890. Ca. 1880.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Dr. Henry's house in 1875, at the corner of Fulton and Sheldon. It later became the site of the Grand Rapids Press building around 1906.
- Date Created:
- 1875-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Photograph of Dr. Robert Claytor, the first black physician to gain admitting privileges at St. Mary's Hospital and co-founder of the Brough Community Association, which evolved into the Grand Rapids Urban League.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Sketch of Squiers Opera House, which was built in 1859. Located at 83-91 Canal Street, burned in 1872. Also housed in the building is the office of Dr. Elmer Woodruff, botanic physician. People are shown walking on the sidewalks. There is also a horse and buggy in front. Ca. 1867.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Two men in fishing gear examining flies for trout fishing
- Date Created:
- 1948-04-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)