Scheele, Leonard A. (Leonard Andrew), 1907-1993

World Health Organization delegates, Dr. Klaar (far left), Mrs. India Edwards (second left), and Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Leonard Scheele (second right), at a reception given by American delegation in Geneva Switzerland. Also pictured is Assistant Secretary of State Edward Barrett (far right).

United States delegates at the World Health Organization Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Left to Right: (front row) Dr. Leonard Scheele, Dr. H. Van Zile Hyde; (second row) Mrs. India Edwards, Dr. Elmer Henderson. All other individuals are unidentified.

Photo of Doctor Leonard A. Scheele after being sworn in as Surgeon General, U. S. Public Health Service, to succeed Doctor Thomas Parran. Dr. Parran, left, is shown congratulating Dr. Scheele following the swearing in. From: Beth Gore.