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Pneumatic tube system
 
Pneumatic Tube System

Among Dr. Plummer's many innovations was this pneumatic tube system to transport medical records throughout the Mayo Clinic campus. Today, Mayo Clinic uses electronic medical records that are readily accessible to physicians and other medical professionals.

This artifact appears with the following story:
1907 Dr. Henry Plummer
A lucky meeting and a positive first impression.
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