Skip to main content

Esserman, Arthur, 1898-1952

 Person

Biography

Arthur Losso Esserman was born in Illinois on January 24, 1898 and died in Denver, Colorado June 18, 1952. He practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from 1926 to 1952, much of the time at Children's Hospital in Denver. He married Pauline Rothbaum in St. Louis, Missouri and they had one son, Paul Esserman.

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

AeroHalor in Box, circa 1945

 Item
Identifier: B109.01.0002.00002
Abstract

Three pieces of an AeroHalor (a dry powder inhaler) used by Dr. Arthur L. Esserman, a pediatrician in Denver, Colorado. The AeroHalor was made by Abbot Laboratories in Chicago, Illinois. Dry powder inhalers were used in the 1940s, primarily for aerosolizing penicillin. Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver from 1924 to 1926 and practiced pediatric medicine from 1926 until his death in 1952.

Dates: circa 1945

Alpha Omega Alpha Certificate, 1921

 Item
Identifier: B109.02.0004.00002
Abstract

A framed Certificate from the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honorary Fraternity for Arthur Losos Esserman for membership at Washington University. Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 1924 to 1926 and practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from 1926 until his death in 1952.

Dates: 1921

American Academy of Pediatrics Certificate, between 1926-1952

 Item
Identifier: B109.02.0004.00003
Abstract

A framed Certificate from the American Academy of Pediatrics for Arthur L. Esserman, M. D. upon his election as a fellow. The seal of The American Academy of Pediatrics has a drawing of a baby in the center. Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 1924 to 1926 and practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from 1926 until his death in 1952.

Dates: between 1926-1952

American Board of Pediatrics License, 1936 May 15

 Item
Identifier: B109.02.0004.00004
Abstract

A framed license for Dr. L. Esserman, M. D. from the American Board of Pediatrics. The license number is number 587. There is a printed seal of the American Board of Pediatrics with a drawing of a child's head in the center. Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 1924 to 1926 and practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from 1926 until his death in 1952.

Dates: 1936 May 15

Arthur and Paul Esserman, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: B109.02.0004.0003.00001
Abstract

Dr. Arthur L. Esserman and his son Paul Esserman are standing in front of a brick building. They both have on shirts and long pants and Paul Esserman has on suspenders. Dr. Esserman was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado and practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from 1926 until his death in 1952.

Dates: circa 1950

Chest Piece of Fleischer Stethoscope, between 1924-1952

 Item
Identifier: B109.01.0002.00008
Abstract

Chest piece and rubber tube of a Fleischer stethoscope used by Dr. Arthur L. Esserman, a pediatrician in Denver, Colorado. The chest piece is silver-plated metal with the front covered by black plastic. The stethoscope was designed by Andrew W. ''Doc'' Fleischer and manufactured by the Becton-Dickinson company. Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver from 1924 to 1926 and practiced pediatric medicine from 1926 until his death in 1952.

Dates: between 1924-1952

Diploma of Arthur Losos Esserman, 1920 June 10

 Item
Identifier: B109.02.0004.0001.00001
Abstract

Bachelor of Science diploma for Arthur Losos Esserman from the Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) was an intern at the Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado and practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from 1926 until his death in 1952.

Dates: 1920 June 10

Doctor's Leather Case With ENT Set, between 1924-1952

 Item
Identifier: B109.01.0003.00003
Abstract Black leather rectangular case with metal clasp on outside. The top is personalized with the owner's name embossed in gold: ''Arthur L. Esserman, M.D.'' The inside has a plum colored velvet inner lining and three inner sections. The case is filled with pieces from a diagnostic ear, nose and throat (ENT) set. This case belonged to Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) who was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 1924 to 1926 and practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from...
Dates: between 1924-1952

ENT Battery Case, between 1924-1952

 Item
Identifier: B109.01.0002.00006
Abstract

A metal case for a battery used to provide light as part of an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) diagnostic kit. (The battery was removed because of safety concerns.) The ENT diagnostic kit belonged to Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) who was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 1924 to 1926 and practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from 1926 until his death in 1952.

Dates: between 1924-1952

ENT Battery Case, between 1924-1952

 Item
Identifier: B109.01.0003.00002
Abstract

Black leather rectangular case with metal clasp on outside. The top is personalized with the owner's name embossed in gold: ''Arthur L. Esserman, M.D.'' The inside has purple velvet lining and four inner sections. This case belonged to Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) who was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 1924 to 1926 and practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from 1926 to 1952.

Dates: between 1924-1952

Filtered By

  • Subject: Pediatricians X

Additional filters:

Subject
Medical instruments and apparatus 13
Medicine 13
Jewish families 1
Notebooks 1