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Charles Lindbergh invents artificial heart ?...



Item # 696897

June 21, 1935

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 21, 1935

* Charles Lindbergh & Dr. Alexis Carrel
* Perfusion pump (artificial heart) invention


The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Lindbergh--Adds to Fame; Organs Revived After Death by His Research" with photo of Lindbergh. (see images) First report coverage on the invention of the Carrel-Lindbergh perfusion pump, used to preserve organs outside the body.
Ironically there is a front page report on Bruno Hauptmann, the man accused of kidnapping & killing the Lindbergh baby.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, irregular along the spine, generally in nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century