Pediatrics

Abstract Dr. Manuel Hirshberg (1903-1985) was a pediatrician and epidemiologist in Bloomfield. He was also the physician to the Bloomfield Public Schools. He served as president of Mt. Sinai Hospital. His wife Beatrice (1906-1997) was a social worker and was very active in local charities, especially those for children. This collection would not directly serve as a research topic, but some of its materials could be useful supporting material for a study of the roles of women in the 20th...

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This file primarily contains geneological information, including census data, on the Hirschberg family. Additionally, there are a variety of newsclippings which fall into two categories, wedding announcements and obituaries. Also included is an article on the Hebrew Home for the Aged, several cards, and a handout from Dr. Hirshberg's office.

Scope and Contents Folder contains: Short biography of Markowit attached to unfinished transcript page; 2 copies of Curriculum Vita; Dates of Markowitz's military service; photocopies of program pages; photocopy of 1997 school health conference page; photocopy of group photo; release form; photocopy of portrait photo; certificate for Distinguished Physicians Award; photocopy of photograph of Markowitz at podium; Introduction for presentation of Distinguished Physician Award; photocopy of prayer by Maimonides;...