Edgar Mayer - Revision history

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	[[File:Edgar Mayer, Cantor and Morris.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Helen Miller\|Helen Miller]] left this photograph of Dr. [[Edgar Mayer\|Edgar Mayer]] head of National Vaudeville Artist Lodge; actor [[Eddie Cantor\|Eddie Cantor]]; unknown (Al Jolson?); theatrical agent [[~~William Morris\|~~William Morris]]. \|500x500px]]		[[File:Edgar Mayer, Cantor and Morris.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Helen Miller\|Helen Miller]] left this photograph of Dr. [[Edgar Mayer\|Edgar Mayer]] head of National Vaudeville Artist Lodge; actor [[Eddie Cantor\|Eddie Cantor]]; unknown (Al Jolson?); theatrical agent [[William Morris]]. \|500x500px]]

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	Governor Carey pointed out the government's shortcomings in the health care field, and stated that he hoped that "the creativity of the entertainment industry could be used to warn and advise people on how to improve their health. This has been the goal of the Will Rogers Hospital since it was merely the dream of a young physician, just starting his practice in the 1920s. The young physician, Dr. Edgar Mayer, whose practice consisted mostly of people in the entertainment industry who had come to Saranac Lake for their health, conceived of the idea of building a hospital to care for his 'show business' patients, and to teach good health practices, and develop research projects leading to the prevention of illness.		Governor Carey pointed out the government's shortcomings in the health care field, and stated that he hoped that "the creativity of the entertainment industry could be used to warn and advise people on how to improve their health. This has been the goal of the Will Rogers Hospital since it was merely the dream of a young physician, just starting his practice in the 1920s. The young physician, Dr. Edgar Mayer, whose practice consisted mostly of people in the entertainment industry who had come to Saranac Lake for their health, conceived of the idea of building a hospital to care for his 'show business' patients, and to teach good health practices, and develop research projects leading to the prevention of illness.

	With the aid of his good friend, the late [[~~William Morris\|~~William Morris]], Sr. — internationally known theatrical agent, who had a summer home on [[Lake Colby]] — and other members of the entertainment industry, his dream was no longer a 'castle in the air', but became the beautiful substantial structure which you see today, and which is equipped for the various activities of which he had dreamed.		With the aid of his good friend, the late [[William Morris]], Sr. — internationally known theatrical agent, who had a summer home on [[Lake Colby]] — and other members of the entertainment industry, his dream was no longer a 'castle in the air', but became the beautiful substantial structure which you see today, and which is equipped for the various activities of which he had dreamed.

	When the financial crash occurred in 1929, the research phase and health plans of the hospital were delayed, so its function was limited to curative purposes. However, in the late 50s, with the help of funds from the entertainment industry, and an active and dedicated Board of Directors, research was again started. The establishment of the [[O'Donnell Memorial Research Laboratory\|O'Donnell Memorial Research Laboratory]] in 1962 initiated research in respiratory diseases, which were responsible for an increasing morbidity rate, particularly emphysema. Research was also started in developing an effective vaccine against tuberculosis, still a scourge in undeveloped countries.		When the financial crash occurred in 1929, the research phase and health plans of the hospital were delayed, so its function was limited to curative purposes. However, in the late 50s, with the help of funds from the entertainment industry, and an active and dedicated Board of Directors, research was again started. The establishment of the [[O'Donnell Memorial Research Laboratory\|O'Donnell Memorial Research Laboratory]] in 1962 initiated research in respiratory diseases, which were responsible for an increasing morbidity rate, particularly emphysema. Research was also started in developing an effective vaccine against tuberculosis, still a scourge in undeveloped countries.

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	Governor Carey pointed out the government's shortcomings in the health care field, and stated that he hoped that "the creativity of the entertainment industry could be used to warn and advise people on how to improve their health. This has been the goal of the Will Rogers Hospital since it was merely the dream of a young physician, just starting his practice in the 1920s. The young physician, Dr. Edgar Mayer, whose practice consisted mostly of people in the entertainment industry who had come to Saranac Lake for their health, conceived of the idea of building a hospital to care for his 'show business' patients, and to teach good health practices, and develop research projects leading to the prevention of illness.		Governor Carey pointed out the government's shortcomings in the health care field, and stated that he hoped that "the creativity of the entertainment industry could be used to warn and advise people on how to improve their health. This has been the goal of the Will Rogers Hospital since it was merely the dream of a young physician, just starting his practice in the 1920s. The young physician, Dr. Edgar Mayer, whose practice consisted mostly of people in the entertainment industry who had come to Saranac Lake for their health, conceived of the idea of building a hospital to care for his 'show business' patients, and to teach good health practices, and develop research projects leading to the prevention of illness.

	With the aid of his good friend, the late [[William Morris\|William Morris]], Sr. — internationally known theatrical agent, who had a summer home on [[~~Lake Colby\|~~Lake Colby]] — and other members of the entertainment industry, his dream was no longer a 'castle in the air', but became the beautiful substantial structure which you see today, and which is equipped for the various activities of which he had dreamed.		With the aid of his good friend, the late [[William Morris\|William Morris]], Sr. — internationally known theatrical agent, who had a summer home on [[Lake Colby]] — and other members of the entertainment industry, his dream was no longer a 'castle in the air', but became the beautiful substantial structure which you see today, and which is equipped for the various activities of which he had dreamed.

	When the financial crash occurred in 1929, the research phase and health plans of the hospital were delayed, so its function was limited to curative purposes. However, in the late 50s, with the help of funds from the entertainment industry, and an active and dedicated Board of Directors, research was again started. The establishment of the [[O'Donnell Memorial Research Laboratory\|O'Donnell Memorial Research Laboratory]] in 1962 initiated research in respiratory diseases, which were responsible for an increasing morbidity rate, particularly emphysema. Research was also started in developing an effective vaccine against tuberculosis, still a scourge in undeveloped countries.		When the financial crash occurred in 1929, the research phase and health plans of the hospital were delayed, so its function was limited to curative purposes. However, in the late 50s, with the help of funds from the entertainment industry, and an active and dedicated Board of Directors, research was again started. The establishment of the [[O'Donnell Memorial Research Laboratory\|O'Donnell Memorial Research Laboratory]] in 1962 initiated research in respiratory diseases, which were responsible for an increasing morbidity rate, particularly emphysema. Research was also started in developing an effective vaccine against tuberculosis, still a scourge in undeveloped countries.

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	Dr. '''Edgar Mayer''' was the founding director of the National Vaudeville Artists Lodge. He came to Saranac Lake for his health in the 1910s. In 1918, he joined the staff of the [[Saranac Lake General Hospital]]. He was an advocate of heliotherapy. <sup>1</sup> In 1924, through his efforts, all tubercular patients in Saranac Lake who were members of National Vaudeville Artists were moved to the [[Northwoods Sanatorium\|Northwoods Sanatorium]] at 9 [[~~Church Street\|~~Church Street]]. Later to be moved to the National Vaudeville Artists Home.		Dr. '''Edgar Mayer''' was the founding director of the National Vaudeville Artists Lodge. He came to Saranac Lake for his health in the 1910s. In 1918, he joined the staff of the [[Saranac Lake General Hospital]]. He was an advocate of heliotherapy. <sup>1</sup> In 1924, through his efforts, all tubercular patients in Saranac Lake who were members of National Vaudeville Artists were moved to the [[Northwoods Sanatorium\|Northwoods Sanatorium]] at 9 [[Church Street]]. Later to be moved to the National Vaudeville Artists Home.

	He was Chairman of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board of Will Rogers Hospital. In later years he returned to New York City where he was clinical professor of industrial medicine, New York University Postgraduate Medical School and member of the Board of Chest Consultants, Workmen's Compensation Board of N. Y. State. <sup>2</sup>		He was Chairman of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board of Will Rogers Hospital. In later years he returned to New York City where he was clinical professor of industrial medicine, New York University Postgraduate Medical School and member of the Board of Chest Consultants, Workmen's Compensation Board of N. Y. State. <sup>2</sup>

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	[[File:Edgar Mayer, Cantor and Morris.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Helen Miller\|Helen Miller]] left this photograph of Dr. [[Edgar Mayer\|Edgar Mayer]] head of National Vaudeville Artist Lodge; actor [[Eddie Cantor\|Eddie Cantor]]; unknown (Al Jolson?); theatrical agent [[William Morris\|William Morris]]. ]]		[[File:Edgar Mayer, Cantor and Morris.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Helen Miller\|Helen Miller]] left this photograph of Dr. [[Edgar Mayer\|Edgar Mayer]] head of National Vaudeville Artist Lodge; actor [[Eddie Cantor\|Eddie Cantor]]; unknown (Al Jolson?); theatrical agent [[William Morris\|William Morris]]. \|500x500px]]

	[[File:Title page and frontispiece.jpg\|right\|thumb~~\|\|Title page and frontispiece of~~ \|The Curative Power of Light, 1932 ]]		[[File:Title page and frontispiece.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The Curative Power of Light, 1932 \|749x749px]]

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	[[File:Edgar Mayer, Cantor and Morris.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Helen Miller\|Helen Miller]] left this photograph of Dr. [[Edgar Mayer\|Edgar Mayer]] head of National Vaudeville Artist Lodge; actor [[Eddie Cantor\|Eddie Cantor]]\|; unknown (Al Jolson?); theatrical agent [[William Morris\|William Morris]]. ]]		[[File:Edgar Mayer, Cantor and Morris.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Helen Miller\|Helen Miller]] left this photograph of Dr. [[Edgar Mayer\|Edgar Mayer]] head of National Vaudeville Artist Lodge; actor [[Eddie Cantor\|Eddie Cantor]]; unknown (Al Jolson?); theatrical agent [[William Morris\|William Morris]]. ]]

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	Dr. '''Edgar Mayer''' was the founding director of the National Vaudeville Artists Lodge. He came to Saranac Lake for his health in the 1910s. In 1918, he joined the staff of the [[~~Saranac Lake General Hospital\|~~Saranac Lake General Hospital]]. He was an advocate of heliotherapy. <sup>1</sup> In 1924, through his efforts, all tubercular patients in Saranac Lake who were members of National Vaudeville Artists were moved to the [[Northwoods Sanatorium\|Northwoods Sanatorium]] at 9 [[Church Street\|Church Street]]. Later to be moved to the National Vaudeville Artists Home.		Dr. '''Edgar Mayer''' was the founding director of the National Vaudeville Artists Lodge. He came to Saranac Lake for his health in the 1910s. In 1918, he joined the staff of the [[Saranac Lake General Hospital]]. He was an advocate of heliotherapy. <sup>1</sup> In 1924, through his efforts, all tubercular patients in Saranac Lake who were members of National Vaudeville Artists were moved to the [[Northwoods Sanatorium\|Northwoods Sanatorium]] at 9 [[Church Street\|Church Street]]. Later to be moved to the National Vaudeville Artists Home.

	He was Chairman of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board of Will Rogers Hospital. In later years he returned to New York City where he was clinical professor of industrial medicine, New York University Postgraduate Medical School and member of the Board of Chest Consultants, Workmen's Compensation Board of N. Y. State. <sup>2</sup>		He was Chairman of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board of Will Rogers Hospital. In later years he returned to New York City where he was clinical professor of industrial medicine, New York University Postgraduate Medical School and member of the Board of Chest Consultants, Workmen's Compensation Board of N. Y. State. <sup>2</sup>

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	From the ''[[~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', August 19, 1975		From the ''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', August 19, 1975

	'''WILL ROGERS; PLEDGED TO HEALTH EDUCATION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE'''		'''WILL ROGERS; PLEDGED TO HEALTH EDUCATION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE'''
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	===Footnotes===		===Footnotes===

	1. ''Malone Farmer'', September 28, 1932<br>2. ''[[~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise\|~~Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', September 9, 1952		1. ''Malone Farmer'', September 28, 1932<br>2. ''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', September 9, 1952

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	[[File:Edgar Mayer, Cantor and Morris.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Helen Miller\|Helen Miller]] left this photograph of Dr. [[Edgar Mayer\|Edgar Mayer]] head of National Vaudeville Artist Lodge; actor [[Eddie Cantor\|Eddie Cantor]]\|; unknown (Al Jolson?); theatrical agent [[William Morris\|William Morris]]. ]] [[File:Title page and frontispiece.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Title page and frontispiece of \|The Curative Power of Light, 1932 ]]		[[File:Edgar Mayer, Cantor and Morris.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Helen Miller\|Helen Miller]] left this photograph of Dr. [[Edgar Mayer\|Edgar Mayer]] head of National Vaudeville Artist Lodge; actor [[Eddie Cantor\|Eddie Cantor]]\|; unknown (Al Jolson?); theatrical agent [[William Morris\|William Morris]]. ]]

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	[[File:Edgar Mayer, Cantor and Morris.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Helen Miller\|Helen Miller]] left this photograph of Dr. [[Edgar Mayer\|Edgar Mayer]] head of National Vaudeville Artist Lodge; actor [[Eddie Cantor\|Eddie Cantor]]\|; unknown (Al Jolson?); theatrical agent [[William Morris\|William Morris]]. ]] [[File:Title page and frontispiece.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Title page and frontispiece of \|The Curative Power of Light, 1932 ]]'''Born:'''		[[File:Edgar Mayer, Cantor and Morris.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Helen Miller\|Helen Miller]] left this photograph of Dr. [[Edgar Mayer\|Edgar Mayer]] head of National Vaudeville Artist Lodge; actor [[Eddie Cantor\|Eddie Cantor]]\|; unknown (Al Jolson?); theatrical agent [[William Morris\|William Morris]]. ]] [[File:Title page and frontispiece.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Title page and frontispiece of \|The Curative Power of Light, 1932 ]]'''

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	'''Died:''' May, 1975		'''Died:''' May, 1975