Esmond Ray Long
Esmond "Es" Ray Long (June 16, 1890 – November 11, 1979) was an American pathologist, epidemiologist, and medical historian. He was named emeritus professor of pathology at the University of Pennsylvania and was the director of the Henry Phipps Institute for the Study, Treatment and Prevention of Tuberculosis from 1935 until 1955. Long served in the United States Army Medical Corps during World War II as director of the tuberculosis program. Biography He was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John H. Long (chemist), John Harper Long and Catherine Belle ''née'' Stoneman. His father was professor of chemistry at Northwestern University, and a pioneer in physiological chemistry. Long completed his secondary education at Morgan Park Academy in 1906, then spent a year receiving private tutelage in chemistry from his father and others. He matriculated to the University of Chicago where he majored in chemistry. In 1909 he was a member of the university cross-country team, then he ...
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