Background
Lee, Elmer was born on March 12, 1856 in Piqua, Ohio, United States. Son of Jonathan and Nancy Lee.
Lee, Elmer was born on March 12, 1856 in Piqua, Ohio, United States. Son of Jonathan and Nancy Lee.
Studied cholera in Russia and Germany.
Practiced medicine, Saint Louis, 1882-1888, Chicago, 1888-1896, since then in New New York Visited Europe in 1892. Studied cholera in Russia and Germany.
Lecturer on health, New York Board of Education Inventor of liquid soap and holder.
Designed improved tenements and apartments providing outside light and ventilation for each room of every dwelling. Also improved plans for hospitals and country villas.
Writer on diet and natural treatment of disease.
Member of committee United States Pharmacopoeia, 1890-1900.