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Name |
Figure, Historical |
Description |
Model depicts Dr. Jonas Salk in period clothing, note hole in right shoe. Dr. Salk was an American physician and medical researcher. Dr. Salk developed the first safe and effective vaccine for polio. Dr. Salk was born Octoer 28, 1914 and died June 23, 1995. Used in the Dolls for Democracy program. Donated by Congregation Beth Shalom, DeKalb, Illinois. Made by Cecil Weeks of Independence, Missouri. |
Image |
038\202002406.JPG |
Catalog Number |
2020.024.06 |
Search Terms |
Medicine Disease Doctor Vaccine Polio Science Technology Doll Figurine |
People |
Salk Salk, Jonas Stromborg Stromborg, Marilyn Weeks Weeks, Cecil |
Size |
H-11 inches |
Subjects |
Sycamore Independence Missouri DeKalb |