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On this episode ofThe Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery, Jennie and Dianne attempt to piece together the life story of Dr. Marianna Smalley, a pioneering woman of her era. Celebrated for her research in tuberculosis treatment, Dr. Smalley was once a prominent figure at the University of Michigan and in the city of Ann Arbor, but her life and contributions have largely been forgotten. As they shine a light on her remarkable achievements, they also investigate the mysterious final years leading up to her untimely death
Why has Dr. Smalley's Ordinary Extraordinary story remained obscured for so long?
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Resources used to research this episode include various documents, records, and newspaper articles found at www.ancestry.com and www.newspapers.com in addition to the following:
Edwards, Leslie S. "‘No respecter of persons’: Michigan’s fight against tuberculosis ." https://www.pioneertribune.com/. 6 Jan. 2021. www.pioneertribune.com/articles/no-respecter-of-persons-michigans-fight-against-tuberculosis/. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
"Two Sentenced to Prison Terms." The Ypsilanti Daily Press [Ypsilanti ], 21 Jan. 1941, p. 8.
, AP. "'M' Instructor Called Suicide ." Detroit Free Press [Detroit ], 23 June 1948, p. 15.
"Police Capture Three Burglars." The Ypsilanti Daily Press [Ypsilanti ], 13 Jan. 1941, p. 8.
"Early X-Ray Is a Big Factor In Saving Life and Expenses in State War on Tuberculosis." The Grand Rapids Press [Grand Rapids ], 15 Dec. 1937, p. 10.
"Death Ends Career of Dr. Smalley." Ann Arbor News, 22 June 1948.
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Schroll-Bakes, Katharina. "Lung Screening Then and Now." https://www.medmuseum.siemens-healthineers.com/. 14 Aug. 2023. www.medmuseum.siemens-healthineers.com/en/stories-from-the-museum/lung-screening#:~:text=Once%20X%2Dray%20technology%20developed,diagnosis%20of%20this%20pernicious%20disease. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
"Michigan’s Medical History ." https://chm.med.umich.edu/. chm.med.umich.edu/michigans-medical-history/. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
Tobin, James. "The First Women." https://heritage.umich.edu/. heritage.umich.edu/stories/the-first-women/. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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