Clark, Barney B., 1921-1983
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Barney B. Clark papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0670
Abstract
The Barney B. Clark papers (1910-1984) provide information on the development of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart, the implantation of this heart into a human being, and on Barney Bailey Clark, the first authorized recipient of this artificial heart. The bulk of the collection consists of materials related to the writing of a story about Barney Clark and the artificial heart by Earl and Miriam Selby. Also included are materials collected by Una Loy Clark, Barney Clark's wife, including a history...
Dates:
1910-1984
Barney B. Clark photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0624
Abstract
The Barney B. Clark photograph collection includes press images of medical/government staff involved in the implantation of an artificial heart in Barney Clark, photographs of animal experiments with the artificial heart, photographs taken during and immediately after the implantation of the artificial heart, and miscellaneous slides. Includes photographs of unidentified persons removed from correspondence sent to Barney Clark after he received the heart.
Dates:
circa 1978-1988