Temple University School of Medicine - Skull Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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active than his mind, and he seldom ceased pacing, whether in lab or lecture room. His unbounding energy urns as refreshing as his sheepish smile. lie established an informal atmosphere among the students, and we fell an inner ela tion when he called us, every one. by our first names. Aside from simple memorization of names, however, l)r. Spaulding became a true friend to each of us. always eager to answer and explain any question. He spent more than his share of time in laboratory sessions being just another helpful lab instructor. Dr. Spaulding made us realize that our education was foremost in his mind, and our friendship foremost in his heart. It is with fond and grateful appreciation that we remember this man who spent so much of his unending energy on our behalf. For the benefit of the chronologically minded, Earle I lenry Spaulding is willing to admit that he was born 46 years ago, in Rut land, Vermont. He describes his childhood life as typical of a small New England town. When he was eleven years old his family moved to Glens Falls. New York, and il is here that his high school education befell him. Following this he went to work for a year because his parents considered him too young for college. In 1925 he entered Wesleyan University in Middletown. Connecticut, where, as one may expect, he was exceedingly active in matters extracurricular. Psi Upsilon Fraternity enjoyed Earle Spaulding as a member and chapter head. 7 he football team knew him as their manager, and the basketball squad knew him as a teammate. I le was enrolled in the pre-medical course, but was not sure whether his field should be medicine or research. After gradual iug with honors in 1929. he decided to try research for one year at the I 'niversity of Connecticut. at Storrs. It must have been a good year because he remained until 1933, being engaged in animal infection research. One of several apices in his career was reached in August of that same year, when he Dr. and Mrs. Spaulding with daughters. Carol (left) and Betty Jean (right), and son, Dick. 17

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BACHKACH llarle H. Spaulding, A.B., Ph.D. l)rofessor and I lead of the Department of Microbiology. Parasitology. and Immunology The particular sidestreel down which we shall turn from the main avenue of medicine is not often apparent until our final year in medical school. I he various ideals and impressions which channel us into such decisions so often gain their origin from our association with men of great character and accomplishment, our professors and teachers of medicine, with whom we have developed a more personal relationship in the clinical empire’ across the street. I he man to whom we dedicate our book was not in the enviable position of a clinical lecturer or a staff chief, nor did he surround himself with the dramatic atmosphere of a long ward and a host of assistants, or the solemn quiet of an operating room. Rather did he pass through our lives in what now seems an obscure era. known as the sophomore year. He was neither the first of our medical school professors, nor the last, but his association with our class left an indelible impression. Dr. Spaulding conducted the course in Microbiology in such a natural and pleasant manner that it became at once obvious the sophomore year was not a season to be feared. His dynamic delivery sparked many lectures that would have been othenvise ordinary. He is an incessant organizer. constantly planning, revising lectures and re-editing lab manuals. His body urns no less

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married Dorothy Wheeler, of Slorrs, Connecticut, a recent graduate oj Connecticut College jor Women. The young bridegroom entered Yale University Graduate Sckool in tke (all oj 1933 and in 1936 received his Ph.D. degree in Bacteriology and Immunology. With wise eyes to the future, I emplc University Sckool oj Medicine picked up tkis young man immediately, and here he has been ever since, lie accepted tke position oj Instructor (ot tke 1936 37 school year, was made an Associate tke following year, and in kis tkird year became Assistant Professor. l our years later, 1942, lie uias made Associate Professor, and received full Professorship in 1947. In 1949 lie succeeded llie renowned Dr. ]olm A. Kolmer as Head of the Department of Microbiology. Dr. Spaulding has written some thirty papers dealing with anaerobic bacteria, disinfecUor and chemotherupeutic agents, lie lias contributed chapters to Babcocks Surgery. the Mitchell Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics and the Cyclopedia of Medicine, and cooperated with Hr. fobn j Kolmer and Dr. II. W. Robinson in the authorship of the 5th edition of Approved .idioraV Technics. Organizations of which he is a member include the American Association for Advancer o Science, the Society of American Bacteriologists, American Association of Immunologists, various local groups. What probably is mosl impressive to incoming sophomores is his me ship on the Bacteriology Committee of the National Board of Medical Examiners, a post gained in 1952. Dr. and Mrs. Spaidding have also been blessed with a charming family oj three chi' daughter. Carol, was firsI on the scene in I93r). T hree years later Betty Jean followed, firslhorn son. Richard, ran a strong third in 1940. 18