Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 27, 1936
Caption:
Swimming Season Opens At Hospital: Infantile paralysis patients at University hospital take their first "dip" when the new pool of the physical therapy department goes into service. Above is shown a group of three boys "having fun" while receiving treatment to strengthen paralyzed muscles. The top picture [this photo] shows an adult patient being lifted out of the pool following a treatment. A derrick arrangement, with trolley, conveys patients between dressing rooms and the pool.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 28, 1936
Caption:
For Such As These Is The President's Ball - These three gallant little soldiers at University hospital are among those making the tedious fight against infantile paralysis. Ordinary joys of childhood are not for them and they will have to battle hard to win back for themselves an active place in the world -- as the President did when stricken in manhood with the same disease. It is for such as these that the President's birthday ball is held. The expense of their treatment at the hospital -- including the use of a new warm pool -- is borne from other sources, funds from the President's ball will go to give them little comforts, little pleasures to sustain them, to cheer them, to encourage them in the long, long struggle to bring their stricken muscles back to life and action. Seventy per cent of the proceeds from the President's Ball next Thursday night at the Intramural building remain here for local use; 30 per cent go to the Warm Springs Foundation to be used in research seeking ways to prevent and to cure infantile paralysis. It is a cause so worthy that the simple statement of fact to a warm-hearted community would seem enough to sell the quota of tickets at $1 per couple far beyond the capacity of the great ball room.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 30, 1936
Caption:
Helping To Set Her Free - This brave little youngster at University hospital is winning in her fight against the effects of infantile paralysis. She is gradually freeing her imprisoned muscles and limbs from the shackles of the enemy. And her courageous spirit is already free, ready to grasp little joys, little pleasures, as she gets a new hold on life and all life offers. University hospital, with its special equipment, to which is now added a warm water pool, is helping her and her companions, young and old, to regain the use of their bodies. Proceeds of the President Birthday ball at Intramural Building tonight will help in expanding the freedom of her spirit by providing comforts and means of enjoyment to cheer her in the long, long fight. Seventy per cent of the proceeds of the ball stay here; 30 per cent go to the Warm Springs Foundation for research in preventing and curing infantile paralysis. Tickets, $1, per couple, may be obtained at the door tonight. How could a dollar be better spent?