John M. Flexner (1926-2011) biographical file

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0500

  • Staff Only
Flexner, John M. (1926-2011)

Abstract

Biographical file includes several photographs, numerous academic journal articles, a wealth of news and magazine clippings, press releases, correspondence, event programs, and other biographical/genealogical information.

Dates

  • 1960 - 2011

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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

John M. Flexner, M.D., joined the faculty at Vanderbilt, attaining the rank of full Professor of Medicine in 1983. He was elected Professor of Clinical Oncology by the American Cancer Society, a title held for 10 years. Flexner has also been appointed the title of Professor of Medicine Emeritus in Hematologist/Oncologist. He was the founder of Alive Hospice in Nashville and has been vitally interested in pain management and palliative care. Dr. Flexner died in 2011.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Title
John M. Flexner (1926-2011) biographical file
Author
Processed by EBL Special Collections Staff
Date
2010-04-27
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is inEnglish.

Repository Details

Part of the VUMC Historical Images and Biographies Repository

Contact:
Eskind Biomedical Library
2209 Garland Ave.
Nashville TN 37232


 

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