Phipps Institute for the Study, Treatment and Prevention of Tuberculosis

Phipps Institute for the Study, Treatment and Prevention of Tuberculosis

The Phipps Institute for the Study, Treatment and Prevention of Tuberculosis at the University of Pennsylvania was established in 1903 with a grant from Henry Phipps, a former business partner of Andrew Carnegie. [Citation
title = HENRY PHIPPS INSTITUTE; Will Be Established for Treatment of Tuberculosis. One-Time Partner of Mr. Carnegie Gives $1,000,000 for the Purpose -- Will Be Located in Philadelphia.
newspaper = The New York Times
date = January 10, 1903
year = 1903
url = http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9800E7DA1030E733A25753C1A9679C946297D6CF
]

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