Hernandez, Rafael, 1897-1976
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Hernandez, Rafael, 1897-1976
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Hernandez, Rafael, 1897-1976
Hernández, Rafael
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Hernández, Rafael
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Physician; b. 10 Apr. 1897 in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico; d. 11 July 1976; son of Manuel Enrique and Nieves Perez de Hernandez; married Mary C. DeWees in 1937; graduate of University of Puerto Rico, Ph.D. in Pharmacy (1919); M.D. from Meharry Medical College (1928); taught anatomy, histology, embryology, neuro-anatomy, and psychiatry, Meharry Medical College (from 1930); major, Medical Corps during World War II; chief, Neuro-Psychiatric Services, Veterans Administration Hospital and Medical Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico (1947-1954); worked at other Veterans' Hospitals until 1960; director of the Negro Division, Central State Mental Hospital, Nashville, Tenn. (1960-1964), and director, Psychiatric Out Patient Unit (1964-1967).
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Born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rica. Hernandez held Pharmacy Degree from University of Puerto Rica, Bachelor of Law from Kent College. M.D. Meharry Medical College. Specialties were Neurology, Histology andMicroscopical Anatomy.
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African Americans
Black Medical History
Neuroanatomy
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Tennessee--Nashville
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