Background
Holt, L. Emmett was born on March 20, 1895 in New York City. Son of L. Emmett and Linda F. (Mairs) Holt.
Holt, L. Emmett was born on March 20, 1895 in New York City. Son of L. Emmett and Linda F. (Mairs) Holt.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1916. Doctor of Medicine Johns Hopkins, 1920. Doctor of Science, New York Medical College, 1967.
Intern, Presbyterian Hospital, 1920-1921, Babies Hospital, 1921-1922 (both New York City). Teaching, medical research department pediatrics Johns Hopkins, 1922-1944. Professor pediatrics New York University College Medicine, New York City, 1944-1974, department chairman pediatrics, 1944-1960, medical missions to Czechoslovakia, 1947.
Secretary International Congress Pediatrics, New York City.
Consultant nutrition World Health Organization.
Member A. Middle East Rehabilitation (president 1950-1960), Nutrition Society Great Britain, Association American Physicians, American Society Clinical Nutrition, American Society Clinical Investigation, American Pediatric Society, Society Pediatric Research, American Academy Pediatrics, Society Experimental Biology and Medicine, American Institute Nutrition, American Society Biological Chemists, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Practitioners Society, Interurban Clinical. Club, Harvey Society. Club: Century Association (New York City).
Married Olivia Cauldwell, June 17, 1921. Children: Neil MacLachlan., Arnold R., Linda H. Holz.