Irvin Abell | |
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| Born | (1876-09-13)September 13, 1876 Lebanon, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 1949(1949-08-28) (aged 72) Ontario, Canada |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Education | University of Marburg University of Berlin |
| Alma mater | Louisville Medical College |
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| Employer | University of Louisville |
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| Children | 4 |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army Medical Corps |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Conflicts | World War I |
Irvin Abell (September 13, 1876 – August 28, 1949) was a surgeon fromLouisville, Kentucky.
Irvin Abell was born on September 13, 1876, inLebanon, Kentucky to Sarah Silesia (née Rogers) and William Irvin Abell. The Abell family had lived in Kentucky since 1788.[1] He attended St Augustine's Catholic School in Lebanon. He graduated fromSt. Mary's College in 1894 with aMaster of Arts.[1] Abell graduated from Louisville Medical College in 1897[1] and then studied in Germany at theUniversity of Marburg and theUniversity of Berlin.[citation needed]
In 1897, Abell interned at Louisville City Hospital.[2] Abell joined the faculty at Louisville Medical College faculty in 1900 and became professor of surgery when the school merged with theUniversity of Louisville in 1908. He remained in the role of professor until he retired in June 1947.[1] He was named to the school's board of trustees in 1935.
DuringWorld War I, Abell served in theU.S. Army Medical Corps. He was commanding officer of a base hospital in France, and served as a colonel.[2]
Abell was the first Grand Presiding Senior (president) ofPhi Chi medical fraternity (Southern) in 1897.[3]
Abell was president of theAmerican Medical Association from 1938 to 1939, and also served as president of theAmerican College of Surgeons, Southeastern Surgical Association, and the Kentucky State Medical Association. DuringWorld War II he chaired the national committee that consulted with theDepartment of Defense on matters of public health.[2]
Abell wrote the bookRetrospect of Surgery In Kentucky.[2]
Abell married Carrie Harting ofLexington, Kentucky on October 19, 1907.[1] Together, they had four sons: Irvin Abell Jr., Spalding, William and Jonathan.[2]
Abell died on August 28, 1949, while vacationing at Kamp Kaintuck onPickerel River inOntario.[1] He was buried inCalvary Cemetery in Louisville.[4]
In 1938, Abell received theLaetare Medal, an award given by theUniversity of Notre Dame annually to an "outstanding Catholic layman".[1] Abell received honorary doctor of science degrees fromGeorgetown University,Manhattan College,University of Columbia and University of Louisville. He also received honorary doctor of law degrees fromMarquette University and theUniversity of Cincinnati.[1]
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