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| birth_place = [[Augusta County, Virginia]], U.S. |
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| death_place = [[Atlanta]], Georgia, U.S. |
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| resting_place = [[Westview Cemetery]]<br />Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| education = [[Washington and Lee University]] |
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| alma_mater = [[Atlanta Medical College]] |
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'''Cyrus Warren Strickler |
'''Cyrus Warren Strickler Sr.''' (November 12, 1872 – July 23, 1953) served in [[World War I]]. He was a professor of [[clinical medicine]] at [[Emory University]]. |
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==Early life== |
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Cyrus Warren Strickler{{citation needed |date=February 2024 |reason=middle name}} was born on November 1, 1873, in [[Augusta County, Virginia]], to G. B. Strickler. At a young age, his family moved to [[Atlanta]], Georgia. His father became pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.<ref name="obit">{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-dr-cyrus-strickler/141177952/ |title=Dr. Cyrus Strickler Sr., Medical Leader, Dies |date=1953-07-24 |newspaper=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|The Atlanta Journal]] |page=7 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=2024-02-16}}{{Open access}}</ref> He attended private schools in Atlanta and [[Washington and Lee University]]. He graduated, with first honor, from [[Atlanta Medical College]] in 1897.<ref name="obit"/><ref name="obit2">{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-strickler-funer/141183082/ |title=Strickler Funeral Set for Today |date=1953-07-25 |newspaper=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|The Atlanta Constitution]] |page=14 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=2024-02-16}}{{Open access}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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Strickler interned at [[Grady Memorial Hospital]] for two years and was resident physician at Elkin Cooper Sanatorium in Atlanta for two years.<ref name="obit"/> While at Grady, he started the first clinical laboratory in Atlanta.<ref name="obit2"/> He practiced general medicine and surgery in Atlanta until 1908. He specialized in internal medicine. He also worked in the [[Georgia Baptist Hospital]], [[Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital|St. Joseph's Infirmary]], [[Atlanta Medical College]] and the [[Emory University School of Medicine]].<ref name="obit"/><ref name="obit2"/> In 1908, he helped start a clinical-bedside training technique at the Emory Medical School. At the time of his death, the practice was still in place.<ref name="obit"/><ref name="obit2"/> In 1908, he became associated with Dr. W. B. Armstrong.<ref name="obit2"/> He was a professor at Grady Hospital and was a consultant for other hospitals in Atlanta.<ref name="obit2"/> |
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During [[World War I]], Strickler was a member of the World War I Base Hospital No. 43 (1st Emory Unit). He entered the unit at the rank of major and later attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. He became executive officer of the unit. For his service with the unit, France named him [[Ordre des Palmes académiques|Officer d'Académie]].<ref name="obit"/><ref name="obit2"/><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-dr-stricklers-deat/141182479/ |title=Dr. Strickler's Death Marks A Medical Era |date=1953-07-24 |newspaper=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|The Atlanta Constitution]] |page=14 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=2024-02-16}}{{Open access}}</ref> In 1932, he was on the committee that organized the Medical Service Bureau in Atlanta. He held summer extension clinics in Georgia.<ref name="obit"/><ref name="obit2"/> He continued practicing medicine until April 1953.<ref name="obit2"/> |
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Strickler was a member of the Fulton Medical Society, the [[Medical Association of Georgia]] and the [[American Medical Association]]. He was a fellow of the [[American College of Physicians]] and the [[American Board of Internal Medicine]].<ref name="obit"/><ref name="obit2"/> He was also a member of the [[Phi Chi]] medical fraternity, [[Alpha Omega Alpha]], [[Atlanta Athletic Club]] and [[Kiwanis]].<ref name="obit"/> |
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==Personal life== |
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Strickler married Anne Virginia Williams on February 24, 1903. They had two sons, G. B. and Cyrus W. Jr.<ref name="obit"/> He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church for most of his life. He lived at 871 Oakdale Road N.E. in Atlanta.<ref name="obit"/> |
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Strickler died on July 23, 1953, at a hospital in Atlanta.<ref name="obit"/> He was interred in [[Westview Cemetery]] in Atlanta.<ref name="obit2"/> |
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Revision as of 01:59, 17 February 2024
Cyrus W. Strickler | |
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| Born | November 12, 1872 Augusta County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 23, 1953 (aged 80) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Westview Cemetery Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education | Washington and Lee University |
| Alma mater | Atlanta Medical College |
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| Spouse |
Anne Virginia Williams
(m. 1903) |
| Children | 2 |
Cyrus Warren Strickler Sr. (November 12, 1872 – July 23, 1953) served in World War I. He was a professor of clinical medicine at Emory University.
Early life
Cyrus Warren Strickler[citation needed] was born on November 1, 1873, in Augusta County, Virginia, to G. B. Strickler. At a young age, his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. His father became pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.[1] He attended private schools in Atlanta and Washington and Lee University. He graduated, with first honor, from Atlanta Medical College in 1897.[1][2]
Career
Strickler interned at Grady Memorial Hospital for two years and was resident physician at Elkin Cooper Sanatorium in Atlanta for two years.[1] While at Grady, he started the first clinical laboratory in Atlanta.[2] He practiced general medicine and surgery in Atlanta until 1908. He specialized in internal medicine. He also worked in the Georgia Baptist Hospital, St. Joseph's Infirmary, Atlanta Medical College and the Emory University School of Medicine.[1][2] In 1908, he helped start a clinical-bedside training technique at the Emory Medical School. At the time of his death, the practice was still in place.[1][2] In 1908, he became associated with Dr. W. B. Armstrong.[2] He was a professor at Grady Hospital and was a consultant for other hospitals in Atlanta.[2]
During World War I, Strickler was a member of the World War I Base Hospital No. 43 (1st Emory Unit). He entered the unit at the rank of major and later attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. He became executive officer of the unit. For his service with the unit, France named him Officer d'Académie.[1][2][3] In 1932, he was on the committee that organized the Medical Service Bureau in Atlanta. He held summer extension clinics in Georgia.[1][2] He continued practicing medicine until April 1953.[2]
Strickler was a member of the Fulton Medical Society, the Medical Association of Georgia and the American Medical Association. He was a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Board of Internal Medicine.[1][2] He was also a member of the Phi Chi medical fraternity, Alpha Omega Alpha, Atlanta Athletic Club and Kiwanis.[1]
Personal life
Strickler married Anne Virginia Williams on February 24, 1903. They had two sons, G. B. and Cyrus W. Jr.[1] He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church for most of his life. He lived at 871 Oakdale Road N.E. in Atlanta.[1]
Strickler died on July 23, 1953, at a hospital in Atlanta.[1] He was interred in Westview Cemetery in Atlanta.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Dr. Cyrus Strickler Sr., Medical Leader, Dies". The Atlanta Journal. July 24, 1953. p. 7. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Strickler Funeral Set for Today". The Atlanta Constitution. July 25, 1953. p. 14. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dr. Strickler's Death Marks A Medical Era". The Atlanta Constitution. July 24, 1953. p. 14. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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