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Dr. Rebecca Cole: Pioneering Philadelphia Doctor and African American Health Advocate

According to Villanova University’s Falvey Memorial Library “This is most likely a sketch of Rebecca Cole, the only known image of her. This image was part of a sketch of a medical lecture that appeared on April 16, 1870 in Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.” Source: Library of Congress

One of the joys of my profession is not knowing who will spark my curiosity to continue learning about something or someone. To celebrate Black History Month this year, I let my curiosity guide me… continue reading Dr. Rebecca Cole: Pioneering Philadelphia Doctor and African American Health Advocate

By written by J'Vanne W. February 24, 2021