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Daniel Hale Williams

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Created 07/21/2010 - 3:51pm
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 3:51pm
Type of Article: 
News (legacy)
Main webpage: 
African American Studies [1]
Brief Description: 
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1856-1931) was the first African-American cardiologist.

Northwestern University alum

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1856-1931) was the first African-American cardiologist. This NU alum has been honored with an auditorium in his name at the Feinberg School of Medicine.

Feinberg School's First African American [2] Graduate Honored

Feinberg School Honors First African American Graduate [3]

Auditorium [4] Named for First African-American Medical School Grad

Daniel Hale Williams Award for distinguished service [5] to underserved communities

Notable Northwestern Alumni: University Archives online exhibit [6].

Source URL: http://www.library.northwestern.edu/news/2010/july/daniel-hale-williams

Links:
[1] http://www.library.northwestern.edu/about/library-administration/departments-offices/academic-liaison-services/african-american-studies
[2] http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-staff/expressions/04-fall/DHWdedication.html
[3] http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-staff/expressions/04-fall/
[4] http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2004/09/daniel.html
[5] http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/alumni/awards/daniel_hale_williams.html
[6] http://www.library.northwestern.edu/archives/exhibits/alumni/williams.html