Truman Abbe (November 1, 1873 – May 2, 1955) was an American surgeon, son of Cleveland Abbe and brother of Cleveland Abbe, Jr.

Truman Abbe
Born(1873-11-01)November 1, 1873
Washington D.C., U.S.
DiedMay 2, 1955(1955-05-02) (aged 81)
EducationColumbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Humboldt University of Berlin
Harvard University
Medical career
ProfessionSurgeon
InstitutionsGeorgetown University
George Washington University

Biography edit

He was born in Washington, D. C. on November 1, 1873.[1] He graduated from Harvard University in 1895. He received his degree in medicine at Columbia University in 1899, then pursued post-graduate studies at the University of Berlin.

Abbe began work in 1902 at Georgetown University. Afterwards, he was appointed instructor at George Washington University (1905). In 1907, he was awarded a silver medal at the Jamestown Exposition for his researches into the uses of radium in medicine.

His papers were donated to the National Library of Medicine in 1983.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Abbe, Truman". Who Was Who Among North American Authors, 1921-1939. Detroit: Gale Research Co. 1976. p. 1. ISBN 0810310414.
  2. ^ "Truman Abbe Papers 1894-1933". National Library of Medicine.

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