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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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Helen Octavia Dickens, MD, FACS, 1909-2001
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Helen Octavia Dickens, MD, FACS, 1909-2001

Helen Octavia Dickens is widely known for her contributions to the surgical field, both as a surgeon and professor in obstetrics and gynecology

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American Gynecological Club travels to Scandinavia (Summer 1926)
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American Gynecological Club travels to Scandinavia (Summer 1926)

The album documents the Martins' trip along with the American Gynecological Club through Scandinavia, Scotland, and England during the summer of 1926.
C. Rollins Hanlon, MD, FACS, 1915-2011
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C. Rollins Hanlon, MD, FACS, 1915-2011

Dr. Hanlon became a Fellow in 1953 and served as the ACS Director for 17 years (1969–1986), making him the longest-serving Director to date.
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Clinical Congress Then and Now: Exhibit Hall

Industrial exhibits of companies selling surgically related products, have always been a part of the Annual Clinical Congress of the ACS.
Charles F. Stokes, MD, FACS, 1863-1931
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Charles F. Stokes, MD, FACS, 1863-1931

Dr. Stokes was one of the Founders of the ACS, a member of the first Board of Regents, and Chair of the Committee on a Permanent Home for the College.
Frederick Newton Gisborne Starr, MD, FACS
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Frederick Newton Gisborne Starr, MD, FACS

Dr. Starr was a Founding Fellow of the ACS and served as its Second Vice-President from 1924 to 1925.
George David Stewart, MD, FACS
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George David Stewart, MD, FACS

Dr. Stewart was known as a devoted teacher and the organizing force behind the creation of a surgical department.
Clinical Congress Then and Now: Member Services
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Clinical Congress Then and Now: Member Services

Staff of the American College of Surgeons have always played a very active role in the annual Clinical Congress.
In Memoriam: George F. Sheldon, MD, FACS, 1934-2013
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In Memoriam: George F. Sheldon, MD, FACS, 1934-2013

Dr. Sheldon was a tireless advocate for the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He was elected our 79th President (1998–1999).
The Martins in Fiji, February 1924
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The Martins in Fiji, February 1924

Among the many places to which Dr. Franklin and Isabelle Martin traveled, was a short stop in Suva, Fiji Islands, on their way to Australia in 1924.