Vivian Thomas (1910-1985)
Viviam Thomas was born in New Iberia, Lousisana, the son of an carpenter. His family moved to Nashville where he later graduated from high school with honors. Vivian had an older brother who also became a teacher. His brother was involved in the Brown vs Broad Case.
In 1929 Vivian lost his tution money he was saving for medical school, because of an October Stock market crash. With no money to contine medical school Vivian had to take a job as an janitor, working at the Vanderbelt University. Vivian later married and had two girls; his financial problems were getting worse. His wife wanted to help out, but he didn't want her to work. He told her that he'll just have to work more and long hours and put medical school on hold.
Vivian was the janitor working on Dr. Blalock's Shift and saw the experiment he was working on. Dr. Blalock was working on an shock experment. Vivian suggested that he try something different. Dr. Blalock agreed; he......
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