Record #:

34686

Author(s):

Brinson, Gretchen W.

Abstract:

A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Dr. Ben Royal worked as a physician and surgeon in Morehead City. During the Second World War, Dr. Royal anticipated increased use of hospital facilities and was responsible for the installation of a 32 bed emergency wing. This wing continued to function until 1967. Dr. Royal himself worked in Morehead City from 1911 to 1962.

Source:

The Researcher (NoCar F 262 C23 R47), Vol. 19 Issue 1, Spring 2003, p10, il, por

Subject(s):

Morehead City--History; Hospitals--History