Researched and Written by
Dr. Fred Stamler

In the 1920-21 catalogue, Hygiene and Preventive Medicine is listed as a division within the Department of Pathology and Bacteriology for the last time. The following year, a separate Department of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine is listed with Associate Professor Donald Morse Griswold, MS, MD, as Acting Head. Griswold retained this position until 1927, at which time he was replaced by Albert Victor Hardy, MS, MD. At that time, the Department of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine moved into new quarters in the new Medical Laboratory building, as did the Department of Pathology and Bacteriology.

Dr. Hardy remained the Acting Head until 1929, at which time he was replaced by Milford E. Barnes, MD, DPH, as Professor and Head. Dr. Barnes was a career public health professional, with far-ranging experience, eminently qualified for the position. He retained the Headship until his retirement. In 1933, Bacteriology was added to his directorial charge, and he now headed the Department of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine and Bacteriology. This arrangement lasted until 1938 when Bacteriology became a separate department.