HARRY BENJAMIN, M.D. 1885 - 1986

Dr. Harry Benjamin, author of the groundbreaking book, The Transsexual Phenomenon, died in 1896 at the age of 101. On January 10, 1987, a memorial service was held for Dr. Benjamin at the New York Academy of Medicine. This three-hour service was videotaped and edited down to thirteen minutes. Those who spoke at the service and appear in this presentation include Charles Ihlenfeld, M.D., Hans Lefeldt, M.D., Garret Oppenheim, Joel Fort, M.D., Virginia Allen, John Money, Ph.D., Walter Futterweit, M.D., Leah Schaefer, Ed.D., Christine Wheeler, Ph.D., Christine Jorgensen, Richard Green, M.D., J.D. and Renee Richards, M.D. This is a unique opportunity to both see and hear these prominent sexologists share their memories and perspectives.