Temple University School of Dentistry - Odontolog Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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LEOPOLD OKECMMI'M M.D.. I »-S. Prnf«»tnr of MatMK An nl OlnMninfcn. LHOI'OU) Gkkknuacm, M. 1»., I . I) S. was born in Arvai, Austria, October 9, 185S. His early education was received in the schools of his native town and continued in the public schools of Philadelphia At the age of seventeen he returned to Austria, and for three years resided in Vienna to complete his preliminary education 1 Iii 1879 lie matriculated as a student in the Philadelphia Dental College and graduated with the de gree of D. I . S. in February 1881. His activity in college matters resulted in his selection as quiz master by his classmates, and he continued in thi-capucity until his entrance into the Faculty, quizzing upon all subjects taught in the college. His first official appointment, received in issi, was that of assistant to the chair of Materia Medicn and Chemistry. In 1886 he entered the Medico-Chirurgica! College, then in alliance with the Philadelphia Den tal College, us student in medicine and received the M I), degree in t888 A few years later he was appointed lecturer and given direction of the subject of Materia Medico. The retirement of Professor Henry I. l oor in 18. 1 left vacant the professorship ol Anesthesia and Amcsthetics, and to this in the same year Prof ('.reenbanm succeeded, the subject of Materia Mcdica being added to his chair. He was the moving spirit in the organization of the Garrctsonian Society and the originator of the idea of establishing a college magazine for the purpose of bringing the alumni in closer relations with the institution Since the first issue of the Stomatologist he has been its publisher and its virtual manager as well. He is devoted to the interests of the school, and cheerfully assumes any labor that will advance its welfare. He is a member of the National and State Societies and the Academy of Stomatology. He lias read papers Ixrfore the Pennsylvania and New York State Societies in this and other States, his production? being always received with favor. 5

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MfcSKY C. 8oCNNlN i. M h. I’lnln.w »l AMhimv alii S-J«.ly. Sui|«:n uf III Oral Chilli Henry C. Boknninc.. M. I ., was born in Philadelphia, Pa., September t,. 1857. He was educated in private schools. In 1S74 lie began newspaper work being connected with the Chicago Interocean and later lor some years with Harper's Magazine. In 1876 he l cgan the study of medicine at the Jefferson Medical College, where he graduated in 1879. receiving the first honor—the Henry C. I.ea prize of $100 for the highest class 1 averages for three consecutive college years. Soon after graduating lie secured ap| oititmcrit as resident physician to the Philadelphia Hospital, receiving the highest average at the competitive examination over one hundred candidates from all colleges. In i»8,t he assumed charge of the Philadelphia School of Anatomy and remained its director until 1896. In 1SS4 lie was elected demonstrator of Anatomy at the Philadelphia Denial College. In 1886 he was appointed demonstrator of Surgical Anatomy at the Medico Cbirurgical College and later Chemical Lecturer on Rectal Diseases in the same institution. All these positions he resigned to accept the chair of Anatomy, Surgery and Oral Surgery iu the Philadelphia Dental College in November. 1895, succeeding the late distinguished Prof. James K. Garretson. Dr Boenning has held many other positions of prominence and responsibility. llis six years service in quarantine work were filled with active and stirring experiences, and carried his reputation as a sanitarian throughout the country. Since his election as professor of Anatomy at the P. D. C., Dr. Boenning has developed the Garretson Hospital of Oral Surgery, performing many operation- l cfore the class and in private in this specialty. Dr. Boenning is a member of numerous medical societies and other organizations, lie is the author of a imndicr of works covering a wide range of study. Among these are Localization of Spinal Lesions, A treatise on Practical Anatomy, •‘Sub-Standard Insurance, Original Observations on Beri-Beri, The Joints in Disease. and numerous contributions to medical and literary journals. »

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■ IINRT HERBERT BOOM. M. t . l n fr MC of IT-.v.-i, Oitnm. jnJ M Ullu'( Hknkv Herbert IK om is a native Philadelphian. having U-en l«orn in this city. August i 1802. He received his education in the public schools ol this city, entering the High School in 1S77. fpon completion of his course in the High School, he entered the Medical Department ol the I'niversity of Pennsylvania, from which institution he receiver! his degree in 1885. After his graduation, he continued his studies for several years in the department of science auxiliary to medicine In 1891, Dr. Boom received the diploma of the “Chautauqua I.itcrarv and Scientific Circle for completion of the prescribed four-years’ course of study. In 189. Dr Boom was plated in charge of the chemical laboratories of the Philadelphia Dental College, and at the same time appointed assistant to the chair of Physics, Chemistry and Metallurgy. Upon the retirement of Professor Samuel B. Howell, who l ecanie Emeritus Professor, Dr Boom was elected to fill the vacancy, thereby be coming Professor of Physics, Chemistry ami Metallurgy. Professor Boom, is a prominent member of both his County and State Medical Societies, as well as .111 active member of several other scientific associations. lie is also a frequent contributor to the leading journals devoted to dentistry and medicine lb