About This Item

  • Call NumberHOSP_0370
  • TitleBrain exploration
  • SummaryCaption: "Brain exploration--Billy Levenson conducts on electroencephalogical exploration of the brain of an anesthetised two-year-old in a search for damaged cells. The painless examination is used to diagnose nerve disorders, study epilepsy, and localize brain tumors. Correct diagnosis is essential first step in treatment."
  • Date1954
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic printsportraits
  • NoteGrease pencil cropping marks; retouched. Stamped on verso: Date: Apr. 18, 1954; Brooklyn Eagle, Kruh. Title from caption on verso.
  • CreatorKruh, Johnny
  • Publisher[Brooklyn Eagle]
  • SubjectElectroencephalography -- New York (State) -- New York ; Hospital patients -- New York (State) -- New York ; Hospitals -- New York (State) -- New York ; Sanatoriums -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.
  • FolderFolder: Hospitals: Jewish Sanitarium & Hospital for Chronic Diseases: Rehabilitation: II