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The Friendship of Franklin H. Martin and William Mayo

Franklin H. Martin Principal Founder of the American College of Surgeons
Franklin H. Martin Principal Founder of the American College of Surgeons
William J. Mayo Co-founder with his brother Charles H. Mayo of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
William J. Mayo Co-founder with his brother Charles H. Mayo of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
William J. Mayo, Harvey Cushing, John W. Murphy, and George W. Crile were awarded honorary fellowships by the Royal College of Surgeons. Franklin Martin and his wife Isabelle were among those assembled for the ceremony in London, August 1913.
William J. Mayo, Harvey Cushing, John W. Murphy, and George W. Crile were awarded honorary fellowships by the Royal College of Surgeons. Franklin Martin and his wife Isabelle were among those assembled for the ceremony in London, August 1913.
Onboard the SS Minnesota on the Mississippi River (about 1916?) Franklin H. Martin (far left), William J. Mayo (next right), Isabelle H. Martin (wearing a hat). Mayo and his wife Hattie bought the steamship in 1916 and had it until 1922.
Onboard the SS Minnesota on the Mississippi River (about 1916?) Franklin H. Martin (far left), William J. Mayo (next right), Isabelle H. Martin (wearing a hat). Mayo and his wife Hattie bought the steamship in 1916 and had it until 1922.
Prominent Surgeons Involved in the War Effort (1917) Seated: William J. Mayo, Charles H. Mayo, Sir Berkeley Moynihan, Franklin H. Martin, George W. Crile, and A.J. Ochsner. Standing: Fred B. Lund, Raymond P. Sullivan, Frederic J. Cotton, J.G. Clark, F.F. Simpson, John G. Bowman.
Prominent Surgeons Involved in the War Effort (1917) Seated: William J. Mayo, Charles H. Mayo, Sir Berkeley Moynihan, Franklin H. Martin, George W. Crile, and A.J. Ochsner. Standing: Fred B. Lund, Raymond P. Sullivan, Frederic J. Cotton, J.G. Clark, F.F. Simpson, John G. Bowman.
In 1920, Martin and Mayo made the first of many trips on behalf of the College to meet the surgeons of South America and tour the medical schools and hospitals of those countries. That first trip included visits to Peru, Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina.
In 1920, Martin and Mayo made the first of many trips on behalf of the College to meet the surgeons of South America and tour the medical schools and hospitals of those countries. That first trip included visits to Peru, Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina.
In early 1924, Martin and Mayo made a personal trip to Australia and New Zealand. What had begun as a vacation trip became a series of meetings and conferences that they held to discuss the work of the College and in particular its hospital standardization program.
In early 1924, Martin and Mayo made a personal trip to Australia and New Zealand. What had begun as a vacation trip became a series of meetings and conferences that they held to discuss the work of the College and in particular its hospital standardization program.
Letter from Mayo to Martin
Letter from Mayo to Martin
Letter from Mayo to Martin
Letter from Mayo to Martin
Mayo had a new boat built, the 120-foot long yacht the North Star in 1922. Among those onboard on July 17, 1932 were Dr. and Mrs. William J. Mayo, Isabelle H. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Snyder, and Franklin H. Martin.
Mayo had a new boat built, the 120-foot long yacht the North Star in 1922. Among those onboard on July 17, 1932 were Dr. and Mrs. William J. Mayo, Isabelle H. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Snyder, and Franklin H. Martin.

ACS Archives Highlights is a series showcasing the vibrant history of the American College of Surgeons, its members, and the history of surgery. For further information on our featured highlights, search the Archives Catalog or contact the ACS Archivist.

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John M. T. Finney, MD, FACS, 1863-1942
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John M. T. Finney, MD, FACS, 1863-1942

Dr. Finney was the first president of the American College of Surgeons and served on its Board of Regents for the first 20 years of its existence.
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3-D Movies at the 1951 Clinical Congress

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George W. Stephenson, MD, FACS, 1902-1998
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George W. Stephenson, MD, FACS, 1902-1998

Dr. Stephenson became an Assistant Director for the ACS in 1951, received the DSA in 1973, and served another 25 years as an Emeritus staff member.
Portrait of Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS, 1857-1935
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Portrait of Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS, 1857-1935

Dr. Martin was the founder and managing editor (1905-1935) of the College's journal Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics (SG&O).