13th International Physiological Conference medallion, 1929

This collection contains papers and artifacts belonging to esteemed cardiologist Dr. Samuel A. Levine and his wife, philanthropist and artist Rosalind Weinberg. Artifacts include two helmets from Levine’s time in the military in the early 20th century, various U.S. Army-branded buttons as well as pins from several medical establishments, a medallion from the 13th International Physiological Congress, and a pen belonging to David Ben-Gurion. The documents include diplomas of Levine’s, correspondence, newspaper clippings from Jewish and local papers, issues of medical journals, programs from Brigham hospital events, notices of Weinberg’s philanthropic work from Beth Israel Hospital, Hadassah, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and photographs.