Leonidas H. Berry Papers 1907-1982

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Leonidas H. Berry Papers 1907-1982

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The collection includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, publications, and lectures. In addition to his long and distinguished medical career as a pioneering gastroenterologist and influential African-American physician, Dr. Berry was active in teaching, writing, and community public service.

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History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

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Berry, Leonidas H

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Leonidas Harris Berry, M.D., was born on 20 July 1902 in Woodsdale, North Carolina. After graduating from Wilberforce University in 1924, Dr. Berry moved to Chicago where he received a second B.S. degree from the University of Chicago, followed by a M.D. degree from the Rush Medical College of the University. In 1933, he also received a M.S. degree in Pathology from the University of Illinois Medical School. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Berry worked briefly at...

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