NLM Digital Collections

[William Kurth's ceremonial shovel of dirt]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Pumphrey, Robert S.
Publication:
[1962]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Libraries, Medical
Anniversaries and Special Events
Rogers, Frank B. (Frank Bradway), 1914-1987
National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Genre(s):
Portraits
Abstract:
Exterior view: As Mr. Smith and Dr. Rogers look on, Mr. Kurth adds a shovel of dirt to a cutting from the "Hippocrates" plane tree presented to NLM by the Greek Ambassador Alexis Liatis.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 photographic print : 26 x 21 cm.
Technique:
black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101445729 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A017142
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101445729