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Check, Sanatorio Quirurgico del Dr. Aureliano Urrutia, early 20th c., AE, 26.3 mm.
Urrutia born in poverty in Xochimilco, Mexico, 1872; graduated top of his medical school class 1895; named personal physician to Pres. Porfirio Diaz at age 22; Mexican silent documentary, Operaciones Notables Del Dr. Aureliano Urrutia, 1909; Emigrated to San Antonio, Texas, 1915; Performed first separation of Siamese twin sisters, 1917. Died 1975, age 103. See: www.waltlockley.com/travelpieces/50%20urrutia.htm
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