History in Pediatrics By Brianna.Thomas665 Nov 24, 1825 Two of the first textbooks in pediatrics are published in 1825 May 19, 1886 Louis Pasteur invents pasteurization in 1862, which is later applied to keeping milk safe Dec 25, 1888 The American Pediatric Society is established in 1888 Period: Apr 1, 1913 to Jul 1, 1996 The History of Pediatrics Apr 28, 1913 "Baby Camp" was set up in tents on the lawn. The Initial purpose of the camp was to treat babies with summer diarrhea. “Baby camp” was set up in tents on the lawn. The Initial purpose of the camp was to treat babies with summer diarrhea. Sep 30, 1921 A free clinic was opened in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church at Harwood and Wood Streets. physicans and nurses donated time and services. Jan 20, 1930 The Bradford Memorial Hospital for Babies incorporated the baby camps and opened at the corner of Maple and Oak Lawn Avenues. Jul 1, 1937 Dr. Floyd Norman was named the first full-time resident of the Freeman Clinic. Jul 18, 1938 Dr. Stephen Halcuit Moore became the second paid resident at Freeman Clinic. Jul 17, 1939 Ground was broken for the Texas Children's Hospital adjacent to the Freeman Clinic. Sep 19, 1940 First patient admitted in the childrens hospital.
