Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital
Rivers Frederick was born in 1874 in New Roads, Louisiana. He received his B.A. from the New Orleans University in 1893 and went on to earn an M.D. from the University of Illinois in 1897. Frederick served as the Chief of Surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital from 1932-1950, but still remained as a Consultant in Surgery after his departure. He was also the instructor of surgery at Flint-Goodridge summer postgraduate courses from 1935-1953.
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About this artwork
- Title: Rivers Frederick performing surgery at Flint-Goodridge Hospital
- Artist: arthur p. bedou
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Amistad Research Center
- Movement: Documentary Photography
- Creative period: Early 20th Century
- Main color: Driftwood
- Keywords: surgery photo , arthur bedou art , sepia toned image
- Color hue: Green Spectrum

