Background
Chafee, Francis H was born on December 12, 1903 in Providence. Son of Zechariah and Mary Dexter Chafee.
Chafee, Francis H was born on December 12, 1903 in Providence. Son of Zechariah and Mary Dexter Chafee.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Brown University, 1927. Doctor of Medicine Harvard University, 1931.
Intern Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, 1931—1933. Private practice medicine Providence, 1934—1975. Vice physician Rhode Island Hospital, 1939—1965.
Director Allergy Clinic, 1938—1965. Consultant staff1966, 1966—1992. Member division University health Brown University, 1935—1961.
Vice lecturer medicine, 1973—1992. Consultant allergy Butler Health Center, Miriam Hospital, Providence. Served from capt to maj United States Army, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations.
Member of Hope, Providence Art, University, Rhode Island (president 1970-1972), Rhode Island History Society New England 1961, Providence Athenaeun, Rhode Island Medical Society, Providence Medical Association 1955, American Federation Clinical Research, societies allergy.
Married Jane Spofford, June 26, 1929. Children: Richard S., Mary Deborah, Nathaniel.