Doctor John Potts

Creator

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Identifier

20031120

Description

Doctor John Potts, chest disease specialist, to retire from clinic at City-County Hospital. Over his 25 years he's seen tuberculosis steadily driven down from its former rank as a major cause of death in the area. When he opened the TB clinic the death rate was 200 per 10,000. It is now down to 35 per 10,000. He plans to enjoy retirement and focus on his hobby of studying people. Dr. Potts was a Major in World War I. He is wearing a suit as he sits at the desk in his office. He is holding a cigar in his left hand. His desk is covered in books and papers. There is a diploma on the wall behind Dr. Potts.

Archival Date

1944-12-14

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-328

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Cigars; Potts, John (Dr.); City-County Hospital; Tuberculosis; Desks; Diplomas