Papers of Charles Leroy Lowman, 1925-1937.

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Papers of Charles Leroy Lowman, 1925-1937.

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This collection contains material related to Dr. Charles Leroy Lowman's book Techniques of underwater gymnastics, published by American Publications in 1937. The collection is organized alphabetically by folder title. Box 1 contains Lowman's handwritten notes on the chapters of the book, material relating to the medical profession and other practitioners of hydrotherapy, correspondence regarding his techniques and the book's publication, and many photographs of treatment facilities and of orthopedic techniques and exercises. Box 2 contains a draft and proof versions of his monograph, and includes editorial markings and revisions on the documents themselves.

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Lowman, Charles Leroy, 1879-

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Charles Leroy Lowman, M. D., was a prominent orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, California. He founded the Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital in 1911 to treat children and adults with postural and orthopedic disabilities. In July 1974, President Nixon presented Lowman with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of Lowman's commitment to treat patients regardless of their ability to pay. In particular, Lowman is known for his techniques of hydrotherapy and for his work with children. ...

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