Alan L. Hart, M.D. (1890-1962)
Each of us must take into account the raw material which heredity dealt us at birth and the opportunities we have had along the way, and then work out for ourselves a sensible evaluation of our personalities and accomplishments. - Dr. Alan L. Hart (as quoted in Manion, p. 267)
Alan L. Hart was born on October 4th, 1890 in Kansas. Hart was a physician, radiologist, researcher, author and public health professional whose medical work focused on using chest x-rays to detect Tuberculosis early, therefore saving hundreds of lives. Although being assigned female at birth, Hart was certain from a very young age that he did not identify with such a marker. At the age of 27, Hart was the first transgender man to undergo a hysterectomy as gender-affirming care, and soon began to live openly as a man. Following this procedure, Hart cut his hair, wore traditionally male clothing, and registered for the draft. Unfortunately, as is the case with many LGBTQ+ identifying professionals, he faced discrimination throughout various periods in his career. Hart eventually settled in Connecticut and worked at the State Tuberculosis Commission until his death on July 1st, 1962.
Read more about Alan L. Hart, M.D.:
Trailblazing Transgender Doctor Saved Countless Lives | Scientific American
Alan L. Hart | Legacy Project Chicago
- Title
- Photograph of Alan L. Hart
- Creator
- Harper & Bros.
- Contributor
- Alan L. Hart
- Date
- 1942
- Description
- An author's photograph on the dust jacket of Hart's 1942 novel, "Dr. Finlay Sees it Through"
- Format
- image/jpg
- Type
- Stillimage
- Rights Holder
- Aubrey R. Watzek Library, Special Collections and Archives
- https://specialcollections.lclark.edu/
- Lewis & Clark College
- https://www.lclark.edu/
- Media
Alan Hart Photograph
- Title
- Alan Hart Draft Registration Card
- Creator
- Alan L. Hart
- Contributor
- United States Department of Defense
- Date
- 1942
- Description
- A scanned image of Dr. Alan L. Hart's draft registration card filled out in 1942. The submission of this card was required for all men between the ages of 18 and 64 by the US Selective Training and Service Act beginning in 1940.
- Format
- image/jpg
- Type
- Stillimage
- Rights Holder
- Aubrey R. Watzek Library, Special Collections and Archives
- https://specialcollections.lclark.edu/
- Lewis & Clark College
- https://www.lclark.edu/
- Media
Alan Hart Draft Card
- Title
- Dr. Hart Explains Change to Male Attire
- Creator
- Albany Daily Democrat
- Contributor
- Alan L. Hart
- Date
- March 26th, 1918
- Description
- The headline for an article published in Hart's hometown (Albany, Oregon) a few months after his public transition. Hart himself was interviewed for the article and describes his gender identity journey.
- Format
- image/jpg
- Type
- Stillimage
- Rights Holder
- Aubrey R. Watzek Library, Special Collections and Archives
- https://specialcollections.lclark.edu/
- Lewis & Clark College
- https://www.lclark.edu/
- Title
- Hart-Stark Marriage Announcement
- Creator
- San Francisco Examiner
- Contributor
- Alan L. Hart
- Date
- February 10th, 1918
- Description
- Marriage announcement submitted to the paper by Alan Hart upon his marriage to Inez Stark using his pseudonym, Robert Allen Bamsford.
- Format
- image/jpg
- Type
- Stillimage
- Rights Holder
- Aubrey R. Watzek Library, Special Collections and Archives
- https://specialcollections.lclark.edu/
- Lewis & Clark College
- https://www.lclark.edu/
- Title
- Cover of "Doctor Mallory"
- Creator
- Alan L. Hart
- Date
- 1935
- Description
- The cover of Alan Hart's first published novel, "Doctor Mallory", which follows the self-inspired character of Dr. Mallory from childhood, to his medical education, and eventually to his career as a trailblazing professional who advocates for the poor and disadvantaged.
- Format
- image/jpg
- Type
- Stillimage
- Rights Holder
- Aubrey R. Watzek Library, Special Collections and Archives
- https://specialcollections.lclark.edu/
- Lewis & Clark College
- https://www.lclark.edu/
