Caroline Elizabeth Whitney (1899-1928)

Object Details

Subject
Whitney, Caroline Elizabeth 1899-1928
Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.) Medical School
Barnes Hospital (Saint Louis, Mo.)
Summary
Caroline Elizabeth Whitney (1899-1928) graduated from Washington University Medical School in 1924 and the following year became the first female intern at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. She taught at Washington University Medical School until her death from tuberculosis in 1928.
Cite as
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2010-1082
Repository Loc.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Topic
Medicine
Women scientists
Data Source
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Local number
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2010-1082]
Type
Black-and-white photographs
Restrictions & Rights
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Copyright Not Evaluated
Record ID
siris_arc_306574