This collection is comprised of color photographic prints (4 x 6) taken by Swartz of the demolition of "Old Main" University Hospital in 1989.
The University of Michigan "Old Main" Hospital was designed by Albert Kahn of Detroit. It opened its doors for patients in August of 1925, offering between 1,100 and 1,200 beds. The "Old Main" closed its doors in 1986 and was demolished im 1989, giving space for new U-M hospital construction.
Richard D. Swartz received a medical degree from the University of Michigan in 1970. He interned at Boston City Hospital from 1970-1971 and was a resident at Harvard Medical School from 1973-1974. After various other residencies and a fellowship at Beth Israel Hospital from 1975-1977, he returned to the University of Michigan as an assistant professor in 1977. In 1982, he was promoted to associate professor, and was made professor of internal medicine in 1987. In 2010, he was named professor emeritus of internal medicine. Within the Department of Nephrology, he served as medical director of acute dialysis (1997-2007), chief of clinic (1988-1991; 2003-2010), director of inpatient service (1996-2001), and chief of staff (1999-2003).
Swartz is well-known for his expertise in chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. He has published more than 120 peer-reviewed articles, and was appointed to the editorial board of the American Journal of Kidney Disease from 2000-2005). Swartz has received numerous awards, including the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan's Distinguished Service Award.
