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Henry Heimlich baton and photographs

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 37-5-4581

Content Description

Collection contains Heimlich's baton (MU-4638) from his time as drum major at Cornell University, as well as a copy of a photograph of him in uniform with the baton. Also some additoinal photo strips of him taken in 2001.

Dates

1940 - 2001

Creator

Heimlich, Henry J. (Owner, Person)

Biographical / Historical

Henry Heimlich graduated in 1937 and from Cornell University (where he also served as drum major of the Cornell Big Red Marching Band) with a bachelor's degree in 1941. At the age of 23, he received his M.D. from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1943.