John A. Kenney writings, 1940-1949.

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John A. Kenney writings, 1940-1949.

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The John A. Kenney Writings consist of seven addresses Kenney presented to various academic bodies. The speeches cover his medical background and accomplishments at Tuskegee Institute including the construction of an infantile paralysis unit at the John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital, his service for the National Medical Association, African Americans' contributions to surgery, and a description of the way he used his personal investments to fund the construction of the Kenney Memorial Hospital and other medical causes.

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National Medical Association (U.S.)

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Community Hospital of Newark

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Kenney, John A. (John Andrew), 1874-1950

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John A. Kenney, an African-American physician, was a graduate of Hampton Institute and Leonard Medical School at Shaw University. From 1902-1924 he served as resident physician and director of Tuskegee Institute's Hospital and Nurse Training School and was a founder of the John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital, also in Tuskegee. Forced to leave Tuskegee, Kenney relocated to New Jersey, and with his own money, built the Kenney Memorial Hospital in Newark, New Jersey to serve African Americans. This pr...

Tuskegee Institute

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