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W. David Strayhorn, Sr. (1904-1981) was a physician, cardiologist, and teacher. He conducted research in heart disease and pregnancy. He was the first Chief of the Cardiovascular Disease Clinic at Vanderbilt Hospital in 1951.

This picture was taken in the doorway of the "new wing" entrance to Preventive Medicine and the dean's office, at the formal opening of that building. Dr. Robinson returned to Vanderbilt for the occasion.

In 1924, Waller Leathers was recruited by Dean G. Canby Robinson to head the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Leathers then succeeded Dr. Robinson as Dean in 1928 and served in this…

The funds for this renovation of the medical clinic were raised by volunteers.

Walter Diveley, M.D., received his medical degree (1941) and conducted his residencies (1941, 1946-1948) at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He was part of the clinical faculty from 1954 to 1980, serving as Associate Clinical Professor in…

The pneumonia and influenza ward of Hospital 28 decorated for Christmas. There is some confusion whether this is Ward I (as noted in the official Signal Corps records) or Ward III (as indicated on the back of this print).

US Army Signal Corps…

Ward Management and Ward Teaching Class - First Term 1942-43

Picture of Ward Management and Ward Teaching, First Term 1943-1944

New Students of Ward Management and Ward Teaching, Second Term 1943-44

Composite of photographs of the Ward Management Class in 1941.