Gerry Tanner playing in a wagon in the front yard of his house

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20062676

Description

The March of Dimes is holding a fundraiser to raise awareness for polio patient care. Gerry Tanner, a six-year-old boy from Fort Worth, Texas, was diagnosed with poliomyelitis (polio) in September, 1946. His neck and back were paralyzed and he spent two weeks in the hospital. He recovered after months of therapy. He is shown playing in a wagon in the front yard of his house. He is dressed in a collared shirt, coat, and trousers.

Archival Date

1947-01-23

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1920

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Tanner, Gerry; March of Dimes; Coats; Fund raising; Carts & wagons; Poliomyelitis