Diehl, Harold S. (Harold Sheely), 1891-1973

Harold Sheely Diehl was born on August 4, 1891 in Nittany, Pennsylvania. He attended Gettysburg College (Gettysburg, PA), earning his bachelor's degree in 1912. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota, earning his M.D. in 1918 and M.A. in 1921. Dr. Diehl began his career at the University as a part time assistant in bacteriology and pathology in 1916. After completion of his M.D., he became a staff member at the University hospital. He was promoted to assistant professor of medicine and public health in 1921, associate professor in 1924, professor in 1929 and dean of medical sciences in 1935. From 1921-1935 he also served as director of the Student Health Service. Dr. Diehl retired from the University of Minnesota at the end of 1957, three years before the compulsory retirement age, to accept the position as senior vice-president for research and medical affairs and Deputy Executive Vice-president of the American Cancer Society. In 1959, the University of Minnesota dedicated the new medical building housing the bio-medical library and research facilities Diehl Hall, in honor of Dr. Diehl's service to the University. Harold Diehl died on June 27, 1973.

From the guide to the Harold S. Diehl papers, circa 1942-1957, (University of Minnesota Libraries. University Archives [uarc])