Marion A. Blankenhorn Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS C 451

Abstract

Dates

Creation: 1916-1918

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Blankenhorn, Marion A. (Marion Arthur), 1885- (Person)

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.

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Biographical Note

Cincinnati-born, Blankenhorn received his M.D. from Western Reserve in 1914. Prior to World War I, he was an intern and resident physician at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland. He joined Base Hospital No. 4 when it was formed at Lakeside Hospital in 1917. In 1935 he became director of the Medical Department at Cincinnati General Hospital. Hepatic and blood diseases, and deficiency diseases were his primary area of interest.

Collection Summary

Contains correspondence, diaries, printed matter, clippings, orders, printed ephemera, and patient record books and transfer cards, all relating to Base Hospital No. 4 (Lakeside Unit, Cleveland, Ohio and Rouen, France) directed by George Crile, during World War I. The three patient record books describe chest injuries; the two small diaries are a daily record of events from May 6 to Oct. 29, 1917.