President Katz
Israel Katz was president from 1932 to 1945.
Category: 1930s
Former Patient, Clara Falk Franks Organizer of Volunteers and Fundraising Chapters
Clara Falk Franks came to Deborah as a patient in 1934, and remained after she was cured to become a legend in the hospital’s history. For nearly 50 years, Franks raised funds and awareness for Deborah by organizing legions of volunteers into becoming fundraising chapters, and winning support from countless..Read More
Cornerstone Laid for Main Building
In 1931, Deborah founder, Dora Moness Shapiro laid the cornerstone for a new Main Building, which would replace the wooden cottages of the original campus.
Dr. Henry Barenblatt, Respected Tuberculosis Specialist
Dr. Henry Barenblatt, a respected tuberculosis specialist, gave up his practice in Philadelphia, PA to become Deborah’s first resident physician.
Albert Einstein with Deborah Founder, Dora Moness Shapiro and Husband Solomon
Deborah has benefited from the support and friendship of many luminaries, including German-born physicist, Albert Einstein.
Former Women’s Ward in Main Building
Housed in the newly-built Main Building, the Women’s Ward was the lap of luxury compared to the open-air “sleeping porches” and old cottages.
Anniversary Dinner Held in New York City
Fundraising function to aid Deborah’s medical mission inspires a huge dinner in New York City.