Clawson, Marion D. (Marion Don), 1900-1951

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M. Don Clawson, fourth president of Meharry Medical College (1945-1950); b. 10 Feb. 1900 in Clay City, Ill.; d. 17 Dec. 1951; son of Ellis and Shaba Clawson; married Rue G. Stanford (1926); D.D.S., Washington University (1926); director of Dental Education, Meharry Medical College (1942-1945).

From the description of Papers, 1878-1951. (Meharry Medical College). WorldCat record id: 82967851

Dental Surgeon, Professor

Born in Clay City, Ill. Dental education at St. Louis, and Washington Universities of St. Louis, Mo. Reopened the Dental School of American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Was President of Meharry Medical College, 1945-1950. Inaugurated formal courses in Dental Technology during his administration. Was Chief Dental Surgeon at Kirkurk Hospital, 1934-1941, Director of Dental Education-Meharry, 1942-1945, Director and Consultant, Dental Services at Oak Ridge Atomic City, 1944-45.

From the description of Papers 1878-1951. (Meharry Medical College). WorldCat record id: 17014174

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Birth 1900

Death 1951

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