Hospitals

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews, Secretary of the Navy (1949-1951). They are associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. This view is identified as post-World War II reconstruction of the Baguio General Hospital, Baguio City, Philippines, and done under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946. Also 2013-4233.

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews as Secretary of the Navy and associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. View is identified as the Philippine General Hospital located in Manila, Philippines, before reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946. Dispensary and Pharmacy Building are in view. Duplicate, 2013-4249.

Photograph is part of a collected group of photos belonging to Francis P. Matthews as Secretary of the Navy and associated with the United States Philippine War Damage Commission. View is identified as the Philippine General Hospital located in Manila, Philippines, after reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946. Dispensary and Pharmacy Building are in view. Duplicate, 2013-4250.

First Lady Bess Truman exits her car arriving at the Army's Walter Reed Hospital. She has arrived to visit President Harry S. Truman. The President was admitted to the hospital after a series of tests. Tests indicated he had a mild viral infection. The First Lady wasn't sent for, but decided to take the train from Independence, Missouri to keep the President company. Donor: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Bess W. Truman smile as an unidentified nurse shows them their first grandchild, Clifton Truman Daniel. Note on back of photograph reads: "Clifton Truman Daniel, age 5 days."

President Truman is leaving for Philadelphia where he will speak at a luncheon. He will be addressing the American Hospital Association. He will return to Washington D.C. the same day. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman waves to the delegates of the American Hospital Association Convention in Philadelphia today. He is going to give an address. Donor: Houston Post.

Dispensary and Pharmacy Building, Philippine General Hospital, Manila prior to reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946.

Right Wing of Main Building, Philippine General Hospital, Manila, prior to reconstruction.

Right Wing of Main Building, Philippine General Hospital, Manila, after reconstruction under the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946.