Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Clinton Lee Compere (1911-1991) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 18/3/19/1
Abstract
Clinton Lee Compere was a professor of orthopedic surgery at Northwestern's Medical School and, as a founding member of Northwestern's Rehabilitation Engineering Program (REP), nationally recognized as an authority on rehabilitation engineering. His main focus was the improvement of prosthetic devices for the physically handicapped. Compere participated actively in the development of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) to one of the best rehabilitation hospitals in the country. The...
Dates:
1954-1991; Other: Date acquired: 06/02/2011
Margaret Pfrommer Papers
Collection
Identifier: 18/3/19/2
Abstract
Margaret Pfrommer was a consumer advocate for people with severe disabilities. She contracted polio in 1956, which left her only with the ability to move her head. Experiencing many difficulties herself she began advocacy work for the handicapped and disabled. Her goal was to enable those people to work independently, and live dignified, productive lives.
This collection fills 14 boxes (including one box with slides) and spans the years from 1969 through 2008. It contains biographical and...
Dates:
1969 - 2008; Other: Majority of material found within 1973 - 1998; Other: Date acquired: 06/02/2011