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1933: Lamar's father, Dr. Robert Soutter, died on February 21 from blood poisoning contracted accidentally while operating on a pediatric patient.

1935: Lamar Soutter carried on the family tradition by graduating from Harvard Medical School. While at Harvard he was active in several organizations including the Aesculapian, Lancet, and Serpent Clubs.

1935: Lamar embarked on another voyage, this time as medical officer and chief scientist on the schooner Effie M. Morrissey.

1937: While serving a residency in New York City, he assisted in many surgeries of the injured from the destruction of the zeppelin Hindenburg.

1940: Soutter joined the surgical staff at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

1942: He was instrumental in establishing the blood bank at MGH and served as its first Director.

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Early Years

Medical School and Residency Years

War Years

Post-War Years

UMMS Years

Later Years