Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery - Dental Columbian Yearbook (New York, NY)

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IN MEMORIAM DR. GEORGE A. SCHWENDENER 1899-1960 Doctor George Schwendener was born in Buchs St. Gallon, Switzerland, on July 20, 1899- His aspirations to become a dentist were realized after graduation from Ecole de Chirugie Dentaire et de Stomatologic in Paris. After coming to the United States he entered Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery and attained his degree in 1935. The years from graduation to 1951 were spent in a most gratifying and successful private practice with some two years of that time teaching at Columbia. He was an active member of the First District Dental So- ciety in Manhattan. In 1951 Doctor Schwendener gave up private practice and re-entered his much loved teach- ing position at Columbia. He devoted his full time in- structing in the Prosthetic Department until 1959, attaining the rank of assistant professor. He also became a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental fraternity. His decision to retire and enjoy a deserved vacation w ith his lovely wife Florence ended all too soon in the moun- tains of Colorado amid the sparkling trout brooks which he enjoyed so much. Doctor Schwendener leaves behind an image and example which every individual strives for in a lifetime. His kindness and sincere friendship to his students, col- leagues, and all who knew him has left us with cher- ished memories.

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