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May 15, 1968
Dr. H. F. Lenhardt, Director of Medical Affairs
Maricopa County General Hospital
3435 West Durango St.
Phoenix, Arizona
Dear Harry:
I was quite surprised when I found out from the Woodward agency
that you are now Director of the Mericopa County General Hospital.
I have left Minnesota just when things started crumbling, I was an
assistant professor, and it appeared to me that I had little chance
for advancement. In Amarillo I started open heart work and also have
the directorship of the experimental laboratory, where I work on or-
gan preservation and its physiology. Even though I am pretty success-
ful in these endeavors, I miss teaching and the organizational activity
pertaining to interns and residents. To do research work and practice
is also becoming more difficult with no residents.
My major publication endeavor in addition to the few publica-
tions in press as indicated in my curriculum, is a biography of
T. Billroth in two volumes, which I hope will be my major work in
this direction.
In case my affiliation should be of interest to you and your
institution, I would appreciate knowing some details on:
(1). The number of interns and residents.
(2). Research facilities (physical) and funding.
(3). Pediatric, cardio-thoracic (open heart) program.
You know that I am well founded in general, cardiothoracic, in-
cluding open heart and pediatric surgery, thus rather versatile. The
appended bibliography should suggest to you my past research interests.
Drs. Wangensteen, C. W. Lillehei, of course, would be glad to serve as
references.
I hope that Kitty likes Arizona, and that she is as chippery
as ever.
Best personal regards!
Sincerely,
KBA:elg Karel B. Absolon, M.D.