xt7xks6j2258_138 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7xks6j2258/data/mets.xml https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7xks6j2258/data/rankin4kdl.dao.xml Rankin, Fred W. (Fred Wharton),
                    1886- Cubit feet ? 7 boxes This collection comprises six scrapbooks (plus one box of miscellaneous items) of letters, newsclippings, and photographs documenting major milestones in the career of Lexinngton, Kentucky surgeon Fred W. Rankin, M.D. archival material English unknown This digital resource may be freely searched and displayed.  Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically.  Physical rights are retained by the owning repository.  Copyright is retained in accordance with U. S. copyright laws.  For information about permissions to reproduce or publish, contact the Special Collections Research Center. Fred W. Rankin, M.D. Scrapbooks Correspondence –– Rankin, Fred W. (Fred Wharton),
                1886- American Medical Association Military Medicine –– History –– United
                States American Surgical Association American College of Surgeons Letter from J. (Joe) M. Donald, M.D., Birmingham, Alabama, to                                 Fred W. Rankin, M.D., congratulating him on his election as                                 President-Elect of the American Medical Association text Letter from J. (Joe) M. Donald, M.D., Birmingham, Alabama, to                                 Fred W. Rankin, M.D., congratulating him on his election as                                 President-Elect of the American Medical Association 2012 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7xks6j2258/data/rankin4kdl_2/rankin4kdl_2_58/i2-58/i2-58.pdf June 10, 1941 1941 June 10, 1941 section false xt7xks6j2258_138 xt7xks6j2258 E12; 32%%; *.1;*3: 3-aw
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BIRMINGHAM. ALA.
June IO, 1941
DT• Fred wr  
Security Trust Building
Lexington, Kentucky
my dear Dr. Rankin:
Have just learned of your great honor in being elected
President of the American Medical Association. I know of no one more deser-
ving of this, the highest office in the medical profession of the world.
A While those of us who have been privileged to know you
have wondered how soon this great tribute should come to you, it is indeed
gratifying to know that your exalted place in the m dical profession, your un-
equaled surgical skill, your immortal contributions to the surgical literature,
you  grand pe sonaltiy and your rare leadership have been recognized in your
being chosen to lead us in these difficult times.
The American Medical Association is to be congratulated in
having you at its helm.
I know your duties will be arduous but please take good care
of yourself for we will need you and your counsel for manylmany years to come.
with best wishes and heartiest congratulations, I am ‘
Sincerely yours,
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