Philip B. Blaiberg (1909-1969)

ID: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2007-0256]

Creator: Science Service

Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

Date: 1969

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2007-0256

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Summary

In 1968, South African dentist Philip B. Blaiberg (1909-1969) was one of the first heart transplant recipients. This was an exclusive Science Service photo of Blaiberg in his hospital room, after the operation by Christian Barnard.

Subject

  • Blaiberg, Philip 1909-1969
  • Barnard, Christian

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2007-0256

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

1969

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Topic

  • Medicine
  • Heart
  • Transplantation
  • Dentistry
  • Patients
  • Heart--Transplantation--Patients

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2007-0256]

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