W. D. Chappelle Jr. (October 19, 1888 – March 7, 1957)[1] was an American physician and surgeon in South Carolina who opened the People's Infirmary, a hospital and surgery practice for African Americans in Columbia, South Carolina in 1914. At the time, segregation prevented many African Americans from having access to healthcare.[2]
W. D. Chappelle Jr | |
|---|---|
 Dr. CC | |
| Born | October 19, 1888 |
| Died | March 7, 1957 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | physician and surgeon |
He graduated with his M.D. from Leonard Medical College at Shaw University in 1913.[1] He received his medical license in 1914, one of the 18 out of 44 applicants who passed.[3]
W. D. Chappelle was his father. He is comedian Dave Chappelle's grand-uncle.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Boddie, T. Michael. "Our Turn: Finding a New Home in a Historic Spot". Post and Courier.
- ^ Fisher, Kevin. "CityWatch: On Columbia's Historic Black Health Care Facilities". Post and Courier.
- ^ "New Charlotte Medical Journal". June 14, 1914 – via Google Books.