Marion Craig Potter
Dr. Marion Craig Potter | |
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Dr. Marion Craig Potter, physician | |
| Born | September 14, 1863 Churchville, NY |
| Died | March 23, 1943 (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Physician |
Marion Craig Potter (1863-1943) was an American physician and women's rights activist. She was a founding physician with the Provident Dispensary for Women and Children, where she specialized in gynecology and venereal disease.
Potter introduced the diphtheria vaccine in upstate New York and was the first vice president of the Medical Women's National Association.
She was awarded the Cross of Saint Salve V by the King of Serbia for her work with Serbian children during World War I.