Benjamin Franklin Byrd, Jr. (1918-2006) biographical file

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-400

  • Staff Only

Abstract

Biographical file includes photographs and negatives, several newspaper clippings,obituary, curriculum vitae, and academic articles.

Dates

  • 1934 - 2006

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Reproduction Rights

Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Historical or Biographical Note

Dr. B. F. Byrd Jr. was born in Nashville in 1918. He graduated with his B.A. and M.D. degrees from Vanderbilt University. He served in World War II in the 104th Medical Batalion. Dr. Byrd's unit stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day,and a month later St. Lo and then fought its way across France and Germany. He collected honors and promotions along the way--- a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and a Silver Star. He left the Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After the war he returned to Vanderbilt as a Resident in Surgery and completed his training under Dr. Barney Brooks. Dr. Brooks led him into his interest in surgical operations for cancer and in research.

As a surgeon Byrd centered his interest on breast cancer. In 1976-1977 he served as president of the American Cancer Society. Byrd was one of the driving forces behind the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Dr. Byrd was also a community activist, serving on museum boards, civic groups, and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Byrd received many awards for his community service.

Extent

0 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Benjamin Franklin Byrd, Jr. (1918-2006) biographical file
Author
Processed by EBL Special Collections Staff
Date
2005-08-10
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is inEnglish.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the VUMC Historical Images and Biographies Repository

https://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/specialcollections/history-of-medicine/
Contact:
Eskind Biomedical Library
2209 Garland Ave.
Nashville TN 37232

 

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