Lee George Rigler

Background

Rigler, Lee George was born on October 16, 1896 in Minneapolis. Son of Harris and Rose (Rabinowitz) Rigler.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1917;Bachelor of Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1919;Doctor of Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1920.

Career

In general practice, 1920-1922;fellow in internal medicine, 1922-1923;roentgenologist, Minneapolis General Hospitals, 1923-1926;formerly chief department, special consultant, United States Public Health Serviceassociate professor radiology, University of Minnesota, 1927-1929;professor, University of Minnesota, 1929-1957;head Department, University Minnesota, 1923-1957;professor radiology, University of California at Los Angeles. Former executive director Cedars Lebanon Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital.

Membership

Fellow American Association Chest Physicians, American College Radiology. Member American Medical Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Cancer Society, American Board Radiology, Minnesota Radiological Society, American Roentgen Ray Society, many others M C.

Connections

Married Matil Sprung, September 8, 1920. Children: Stanley Paul, Nancy Judith, Ruth Margaret.

Father:

Harris Rigler

Mother:

Rose (Rabinowitz) Rigler

Spouse:

Matil Sprung

child:

Stanley Paul Rigler

child:

Nancy Judith Rigler

child:

Ruth Margaret Rigler