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... Dr. David Dozier, 1899 to 1986, one of Sacramento's last true “old-time” family practitioners and one of our few local medical historians, who had a special interest in the history of Sacramento hospitals. For many years Dr. Dozier shared his collection of historical photographs with the Medi cal Society for display in the Guttman Library. Many of the photographs in this book are from his collection. ... All the physicians and medical caregivers who have, for over 150 years, staffed the spectrum of hospitals in Sacramento, from tent to concrete, from amputation without anesthetic to cardiac bypass, and from canvas cots floating in the floodwaters to intensive care technology.
Acknowledgments This book would not have been possible without the leadership and dedication of Dr. Eleanor Rodgerson who organized the project, Dr. Irma West who provided historical expertise, Pat Bailey who typed the initial text (and her boss Bill Bradshaw who donated her time), Lori Gandelman who coordinated the preparation and printing, John Bloom who edited the text and Joleane King who prepared the book for publication. Many thanks to all of you from, Dr. Robert LaPerriere, Chairman SEDMS Historical Committee
