Robert O.McKee, 51, engineer, (Left) became the 37th person to receive a heart transplant and the fourth within 24 hours. McKee received the heart of Dr. William Sample, 39, Menlo Park, Calif., (Right) who died from a massive brain hemorrhage.

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Robert O.McKee, 51, engineer, (Left) became the 37th person to receive a heart transplant and the fourth within 24 hours. McKee received the heart of Dr. William Sample, 39, Menlo Park, Calif., (Right) who died from a massive brain hemorrhage.

United Press International · [ca. August 1968]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Heart - Transplant

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