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The Friends of Dr. William F. Willoughby Auxiliary

Item

Title

The Friends of Dr. William F. Willoughby Auxiliary

Subject

Description

The Friends of Dr. William F. Willoughby Auxiliary was founded in 1952-1953. Marie Davis founded the organization and became its first president. She named the organization after the first black doctor as Englewood Hospital. The organization raised funds for new beds and to update and expand hospital wings.

Source

"He Won't Be Forgotten." The Record, 24 Nov. 1969, p.A-22.

Date Started

1952

Type of Institution

Source of File Attached

"Juniors Serve At Willoughby Auxiliary Party." The Record, 26 July 1971, p.A-9.

Citation

“The Friends of Dr. William F. Willoughby Auxiliary,” Englewood Makes History, accessed September 12, 2024, https://englewoodmakeshistory.org/items/show/643.

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