Sgt. Clarence Stewart of the 249th GH demonstrates an iron lung used to treat poliomyelitis to many interested visitors during the day at the Armed Forces Day celebration, Denver, 1960

Sgt. Clarence Stewart of the 249th GH demonstrates an iron lung used to treat poliomyelitis to many interested visitors during the day at the Armed Forces Day celebration, Denver, 1960

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
1960
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Military Personnel
Anniversaries and Special Events
Ventilators, Mechanical
Poliomyelitis
Genre(s):
Pictorial Works
Abstract:
Subjects: Four young boys surround and touch an iron lung that stands under a tarpaulin. A serviceman demonstrates its operation.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 photographic print : 21 x 26 cm.
Technique:
black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101442594 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A015034
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101442594