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

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tioM u r,hreMiAi H. m n, d u s. I'oinw Mniiiij Urlio A »nj Oion-oitor- • »■ 1' 1.0 ( .WI I NBAt , , b„ Ij. I) S„ was Af ' 'Dm 111 rv.ii, uMii.i, October 9, 1858 Hi' rJu .iti.-n w .i 1.-reived in the schools of his native town and continued in the public schools ot Philadelphia At the i e ■ ( fifteen he returned to Austria, and lor three vears resided in Vienna to complete his prdiminar) education In i8?g he matriculated as a student in the Philadelphia Dental College and graduated with the decree of I) D. S. in February, 1881. His activity in college matters resulted in his selection as quiz-master bv his classmates and he continued in this capacity until his entrance Into the Faculty, quizzing upon all subjects taught in the college His lirst official appointment, received in 1S81, was that of assistant to the chair of Materia Medica and Chemistry In 1886 he entered tlu- Medico-Chirurgical College, then in alliance with the Philadelphia Dental College, as student in medicine and received the M D. degree in 1X88. A few years later he was appointed lecturer and given direction to the subject of .Mateiia Medica. The retirement of Professor Henry I Door in l8 » left vacant the professorship of Anesthesia anb Anccsthetks, and to this in the same year Prof. Greenbaum succeeded, the subject of .Materia Medica being added to his chair He was the moving spirit in the- organization of the Garretsonian Society and the originator of the idea of establishing a college magazine for the purpose ot bringing the alumni in closer relations with the institution Since the first issue of the Stomatologist lie lias been its editor and its virtual manager as well. He is devoted to the interests ot the school and cheerfully assumes any labor that will advance its welfare. He is a member ■! the NatfOMl an I State Societies and the Academy ot Stomatology He has read papers before numerous Societies, in this and other States his productions being always received with favor.

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IIENRV C. MOfNMNl, M t . hatnw af Aa« n»« »-J Sur ton i ■ « •'£' iln Ourmcw IlMflui oi Oral -u'£»«» »t£ KNRY BOENNINO M. I)., h“ii- in PhilJ-■M September $. i8$7 VVI' Wy edik ated m private m hooh In 1874 he began newspaper work, being connected with the Chicago Interocean and later lor some years with Harper’s Magazine. In 1876 lie began the study ot medicine at the Jefferson Medical College, here he graduated in '879. receiving the first honor—The Henry C. Lea prize Of $100 for the highest lavs averages for three 1 consecutive college years. Soon alter graduating he secured appointment as resident physician to the Philadelphia Hospital, receiving the highest average it the competitive examination over one hundred candidates from all Colleges. In tSSj lie assumed charge of the Philadelphia School o( Anatomy and remained its director until 1896. In 1884 he was elected Demori-strator of Anatomy at the Philadelphia Dental College In r886 he was appointed Demonstrator ot Surgical Anatomy .11 the Medico-C.hirurgic.il College and later Clinical Lecturer on Rectal Diseases in the same Institution. All these positions he resigned to accept the clutr r Anatomy. Surgery and Orul Surgery in the Philadelphia Dental College in November, |S » . succeeding the late distinguished Prof. James P.. iarretson. Dr. Boenning has held many other positions or prominence and responsibility. UK six years service in quarantine work were tilled with active and stirring experiences, and carried his reputation as a sanitarian throughout the country. Since his election as Professor of Anatomy it the P. D. C., Dr. Boenning has developed the Garretson Hospital of Oral Surgery, performing many operations before the class and in private in this specialty. Dr. Boenning is a member of numerous medical societies and other organisations. He Is the author of .1 number of works covering a wide range of study. Among these are l.-xali atlon of Spinal Lesions.” A Treatise on Practical Anatomy,” • Suh-Stamlard Insurance, •'Original Observations on Beri-Beri, The Joints In Disease,” and numerous contributions to mcJical and literary journals. I

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HI SH HI UIM VI DOOM. M ( P( »t»»vir 11 I'MiH Omii'rv anil Hm I'» Jj£KSbY UlikBtRT BOOM i- .1 native Philadelphian, hiving been born in this cit-, August 1, 1862. He received his education in the public schools of this city, entering the High School in 187; Upon completion of his course In tin; High S. hool. he entered •he Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania. from which institution lie received his degree In 1885- After his graduation, he continued his studies (or several years in the department of science auxiliary to medicine. In 1891, Ur. Boom received the diploma o( the “Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle' for completion of the prescribed four-years' course of study. Ur. Boom filled the Chair 0} Chemistry in the Medico-Chlrurgical College during the years 1804 to 189;. He also lectured upon Hygiene at Medico Chirurgicul College for several sessions. In 1892 Ur Boom was placed In charge of the chemical laboratories of the Philadelphia Dental College. and at the Mime time appointed assistant to the chair of Physics, Chemistry and Metallurgy. Upon the retirement of Professor Samuel B. Howell, who became Emeritus Professor, Ur Boom was elcctcJ to fill the vacancy, thereby becoming Professor ( Physics. Chemistry and Metallurgy Professor Boom, is .1 prominent member of both his Country aud State Medical Societies, as well as an active member of several other scientific associations. He is also a frequent contributor to the leading journals devoted to dentistry and medicine t6