Shirley W. Wynne
Shirley W. Wynne | |
|---|---|
| New York City Health Commissioner | |
| In office 1928–1933 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shirley Wilmotte Wynne 1882 New York, New York, US |
| Died | April 19, 1942 (aged 59–60) New York, New York, US |
| Resting place | Physician |
| Education | |
Shirley Wilmotte Wynne M.D., Dr. P.H. (1882–1942) was the New York City Health Commissioner from 1928 through 1933. He was considered "a leader in public health and child welfare initiatives throughout his career."[1][2]
Biography
Shirley W. Wynne was born in New York City in 1882. He graduated from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1904, and earned a Doctor of Public Health degree from New York University in 1919.[3]
He died at St. Luke's Hospital in Manhattan on April 19, 1942.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Radio scripts for Good Health and How to Keep It 1936". The New York Public Library Archives & Manuscripts. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ "New Health Officers for Syracuse, Cattaraugus County and New York City" (PDF). Milbank Quarterly. 6 (4). John Wiley and Sons on behalf of the Milbank Memorial Fund: 97–98. October 1928. doi:10.2307/3347465. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ a b "Obituary: Dr. Shirley Wynne, Ex-Health Chief". New York Daily News. April 20, 1942. p. 376. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dr. S. W. Wynne, Ex-Health Chief". Brooklyn Eagle. April 20, 1942. p. 9. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.