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THE LIFE OF DR. BERNARD HARRIS SR.

Born in 1867, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hyram Harris, of Baltimore. His father was a barber shop owner and proprietor of three grocery stores in east Baltimore. Dr. Harris was educated in the public schools and graduated from "Old Colored High School." He attended Howard University and graduated in 1924 with a Medical degree. Best African American Doctor, who was dedicated his time, effort to make the community better for all. He fought discrimination and Segregation. He fought for equal rights for all. He acquired his intern and residency training at Provident Hospital in Surgery.

Organ, Claude. “A Century of Black Surgeons”, Norman, Oklahoma: Transcript Press, 1987.

He served as past president, Baltimore Chapter of Frontiers of America; Chapter Phi Beta Sigma;  Tri-State Association of Elks; 32nd degree Mason and Shriner;  Former board member of Baltimore City Parks and State of Maryland Athletic Commission, Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. Board member of Conference of Christians and Jews, Member of The Medical Advisory Board of Parenthood, Former Chairman of Army Navy Blood Bank of Provident Hospital, Baltimore. Executive board of Boy Scouts of America. Former Chief of Staff, Provident Hospital and Former Chief of Surgical Service, Providence Hospital. Also he was a consultant at Provident Hospital. Dr. Harris Sr received a highest rating in an examination given by the Local Health Department for a position of Health Examiner in local Schools. In 1947, Dr. Harris asked for more additional play areas for colored citizens. The Board of Recreation and Parks granted two additional play areas located at Laurens Street and City Spring Park. He was named as the President of Tri State Elks in 1953, a post he held at the time of his death.

Source; “Afro American Newspaper”, April 17, 1969. “Baltimore Sun Newspaper”, April 12, 1969.