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EVERETT CHARLES BEACH
BEACH, EVERETT CHARLES, Physician, Surgeon and Physical Education Expert, Los Angeles, California, born in Independence, Kansas, May 22nd, 1880, son of Charles Theodore Beach and Elizabeth A. (Bridgeman) Beach.
Dr. Beach began his education in the public schools; moved to California in 1889; moved to Connecticut in 1897; attended the District High School at Litchfield, two years; attended Williston Seminary at East Hampton, Mass., 1899-1901, returned to California in 1901, attended Stanford University 1901-1903, entered the Baltimore Medical College 1903, graduated in 1908 with honors. One year post-graduate study and chief Resident Pathologist at the Maryland General Hospital. Completed his under-graduate work in the University of Southern California in 1911, receiving the degree A. B.
Dr. Beach, one of the leading Physical Education experts in the U. S., has been teaching since 1899. He was Gymnasium Asst., at Williston Seminary 1899-01. Student Asst., in Stanford University 1901-03; was Physical Director of Hoitt’s Preparatory School, Menlo Park, Cal., 1902-03. During the five years he was in Maryland, he held several positions simultaneously. He was Assistant Physical Director Central Y. M. C. A. Baltimore, 1903-04. Physical Director and Organizer of Social Centers throughout Maryland, 1903-08, Physical Director of the College of Preparatory School 1904-06, of the University School 1907-08, the Nurses’ Training School of Sheppard-Pratt Hospital 1907-08, the Maryland Swimming Club 1907-08; the Baltimore Athletic Club 1906-08, Public Playgrounds, 1904-08. He also served as Laboratory Assistant and Demonstrator in Pathology in the Baltimore Medical College, 1903-08.
Besides being a skillful boxer, wrestler, swimmer, gymnast and a practical instructor in all forms of gymnastics and athletics, Dr. Beach has taught Physiology, Anatomy, Pathology, Theory of Gymnastics, the Nature, Function and Administration of Play; Physical and Medical Diagnosis; First Aid Administration and Military Hygiene and Sanitation.
Dr. Beach is conceded to be an authority on the Laws of Amateurism, is Chairman of the Registration Committee of the Southern Pacific Association of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States; is a member of the governing council of the Physical Education Association of the Pacific Coast, and has served on other prominent local, State and national committees.
While at Stanford University, Dr. Beach was prominent in athletics and other student body affairs. Since coming to Southern California he has been a conspicuous figure in the reorganization of inter-scholastic athletics and has done much to place these activities on a sane educational basis.
Since locating in Los Angeles, in 1908, Dr. Beach has been head of the department of Physical Education in the Los Angeles High Schools, Director of Physical Education, Los Angeles Elementary Schools, Examining Surgeon, Seventh Regiment, National Guard of California, with the rank of First Lieutenant; Instructor in the Department of Physical Education, University of Southern California. Head of the Department of Physical Education, University of California Summer Sessions 1909-12, and Director of Corrective Development of the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Field Lecturer for the Playgrounds and Recreation Association of America, and Lecturer in the Department of Education, University of California.
In each of these several capacities, Dr. Beach labors tirelessly for the advancement of science and his influence is shown by the high standard of physical development and general health of the students who come within his instruction.
The Doctor opened practice in 1909, and in addition to his professional work, has written on physical education and medical topics and is Editor of the Pacific Coast Physician Editorial Bulletin.
Dr. Beach belongs to the following professional organizations: The Los Angeles, Pacific Coast and American Physical Education Associations; American School Hygiene Association, Los Angeles County and California State Medical Societies, and the American Medical Association.
Aside from his strictly professional affiliations, Dr. Beach holds membership in the University Club, Stanford Club, Los Angeles City and Southern California School Masters’ Clubs, and the Los Angeles Athletic Club. He also belongs to the Phi Phi Fraternity.
Transcribed
by Joyce Rugeroni.
Source: Press
Reference Library, Western Edition Notables of the West, Vol. I, Page 429,
International News Service, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Boston, Atlanta. 1913.
© 2010 Joyce
Rugeroni.
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