Fanning the Spark of Life, 1935

New York, Dec. 2, 1935 –” “Scene in Brooklyn Jewish Hospital here today as members of Police Emergency Squad No. 15 assisted in the resuscitation of a baby girl born to Mrs. Sylvia Gendell of 321 Elmora Ave., Elizabeth, N.J. Born apparently lifeless at 11:40 AM (E.S.T), the baby was started breathing by staff doctors, who called in the squad with their pulmotors and oxygen equipment. After 10 hours work the youngster was given a 50-50 chance to live.” — Associated Press Photo

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