Hernandez, Rafael, 1897-1976
Variant namesPhysician; 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).
From the description of Papers, 1941-1968. (Meharry Medical College). WorldCat record id: 70975944
Physician, Professor
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.
From the description of Papers 1891-1981. (Meharry Medical College). WorldCat record id: 16751579
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| creatorOf | Hernandez, Rafael, 1897-1976. Papers 1891-1981. | Meharry Medical College, S.S. Kresge Learning Resources Center | |
| creatorOf | Hernandez, Rafael, 1897-1976. Papers, 1941-1968. | Dyersburg State Community College |
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Person
Birth 1897-04-10
Death 1976-07-11
