Donley Harold Turpin, D.D.S. 3A 181
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N 36° 10.093 W 086° 48.378
16S E 517420 N 4002624
Located on the Meharry campus, near the corner of Meharry Blvd and Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd in Nashville, TN
Waymark Code: WMDBRT
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2011
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3A 118
Donley Harold Turpin, D.D.S.
1892-1948
Turpin, a 1918 alumnus, was appointed Professor in 1937 and acting dean of the Dental School in 1938. Attesting to his profound devotion to Meharry's School of Dentistry, which was founded in 1886, Turpin gave his personal finances to keep the school open during the Great Depression of the 1930's. In 1942, he resigned as acting dean. Two years later, he was elected president of the National Dental Association. Turpin died on Good Friday in 1948. To commemorate his life, the Meharry Day observance was established college-wide.
Tennessee Historical Commissions
Marker Name: Donley Harold Turpin, D.D.S.
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 3A 181
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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