In Memoriam
California Historical Society Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 4 (Dec., 1958), pp. 375-376
When Alexander S. Keenan, M.D., passed away on October 19, 1958, at the age of 86, we lost not only a prominent physician and surgeon but also a conscientious and beloved civic leader.
Born in Sonoma County in 1872, educated at the University of Santa Clara and graduated University of California Medical School class of 1898, he was a great nephew of Peter and James Donahue and married Laura Maguire who was a niece of Mrs. Peter Donahue.
Dr. Keenan practiced medicine in San Francisco for 54 years, he was a member of Mary's Help Hospital Staff and the Medical Advisory Board of the Medical Foundation of America, Ltd., a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, President of the San Francisco Medical Society, President of the Santa Clara Alumni Association and was honored by an Honorary L.L.B. degree from that University.
Dr. Keenan being of keen mind and with his vigorous personality became active in public life when Mayor James Rolph appointed him to the Board of Public Health in 1927. He served as Health Commissioner, Library Commissioner and Medical Director of the San Francisco Employees Health Service System for 12 years.
He had been an honored member of the California Historical Society since 1927 and also took an active part in the affairs of the Commonwealth Club, Olympic Club, Knights of Columbus and the Native Sons of the Golden West. He is survived by two sons, Alexander S. Keenan, Jr., Attorney and Counselor at law, Dr. Peter J. Keenan, Physician and Surgeon, and two daughters, Mrs. Wallace Sheehan and Mrs. William A. Carroll.
Paul Wienholz, M.D
California Historical Society Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 4 (Dec., 1958), pp. 375-376
When Alexander S. Keenan, M.D., passed away on October 19, 1958, at the age of 86, we lost not only a prominent physician and surgeon but also a conscientious and beloved civic leader.
Born in Sonoma County in 1872, educated at the University of Santa Clara and graduated University of California Medical School class of 1898, he was a great nephew of Peter and James Donahue and married Laura Maguire who was a niece of Mrs. Peter Donahue.
Dr. Keenan practiced medicine in San Francisco for 54 years, he was a member of Mary's Help Hospital Staff and the Medical Advisory Board of the Medical Foundation of America, Ltd., a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, President of the San Francisco Medical Society, President of the Santa Clara Alumni Association and was honored by an Honorary L.L.B. degree from that University.
Dr. Keenan being of keen mind and with his vigorous personality became active in public life when Mayor James Rolph appointed him to the Board of Public Health in 1927. He served as Health Commissioner, Library Commissioner and Medical Director of the San Francisco Employees Health Service System for 12 years.
He had been an honored member of the California Historical Society since 1927 and also took an active part in the affairs of the Commonwealth Club, Olympic Club, Knights of Columbus and the Native Sons of the Golden West. He is survived by two sons, Alexander S. Keenan, Jr., Attorney and Counselor at law, Dr. Peter J. Keenan, Physician and Surgeon, and two daughters, Mrs. Wallace Sheehan and Mrs. William A. Carroll.
Paul Wienholz, M.D
In Memoriam
California Historical Society Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 4 (Dec., 1958), pp. 375-376
When Alexander S. Keenan, M.D., passed away on October 19, 1958, at the age of 86, we lost not only a prominent physician and surgeon but also a conscientious and beloved civic leader.
Born in Sonoma County in 1872, educated at the University of Santa Clara and graduated University of California Medical School class of 1898, he was a great nephew of Peter and James Donahue and married Laura Maguire who was a niece of Mrs. Peter Donahue.
Dr. Keenan practiced medicine in San Francisco for 54 years, he was a member of Mary's Help Hospital Staff and the Medical Advisory Board of the Medical Foundation of America, Ltd., a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, President of the San Francisco Medical Society, President of the Santa Clara Alumni Association and was honored by an Honorary L.L.B. degree from that University.
Dr. Keenan being of keen mind and with his vigorous personality became active in public life when Mayor James Rolph appointed him to the Board of Public Health in 1927. He served as Health Commissioner, Library Commissioner and Medical Director of the San Francisco Employees Health Service System for 12 years.
He had been an honored member of the California Historical Society since 1927 and also took an active part in the affairs of the Commonwealth Club, Olympic Club, Knights of Columbus and the Native Sons of the Golden West. He is survived by two sons, Alexander S. Keenan, Jr., Attorney and Counselor at law, Dr. Peter J. Keenan, Physician and Surgeon, and two daughters, Mrs. Wallace Sheehan and Mrs. William A. Carroll.
Paul Wienholz, M.D
California Historical Society Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 4 (Dec., 1958), pp. 375-376
When Alexander S. Keenan, M.D., passed away on October 19, 1958, at the age of 86, we lost not only a prominent physician and surgeon but also a conscientious and beloved civic leader.
Born in Sonoma County in 1872, educated at the University of Santa Clara and graduated University of California Medical School class of 1898, he was a great nephew of Peter and James Donahue and married Laura Maguire who was a niece of Mrs. Peter Donahue.
Dr. Keenan practiced medicine in San Francisco for 54 years, he was a member of Mary's Help Hospital Staff and the Medical Advisory Board of the Medical Foundation of America, Ltd., a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, President of the San Francisco Medical Society, President of the Santa Clara Alumni Association and was honored by an Honorary L.L.B. degree from that University.
Dr. Keenan being of keen mind and with his vigorous personality became active in public life when Mayor James Rolph appointed him to the Board of Public Health in 1927. He served as Health Commissioner, Library Commissioner and Medical Director of the San Francisco Employees Health Service System for 12 years.
He had been an honored member of the California Historical Society since 1927 and also took an active part in the affairs of the Commonwealth Club, Olympic Club, Knights of Columbus and the Native Sons of the Golden West. He is survived by two sons, Alexander S. Keenan, Jr., Attorney and Counselor at law, Dr. Peter J. Keenan, Physician and Surgeon, and two daughters, Mrs. Wallace Sheehan and Mrs. William A. Carroll.
Paul Wienholz, M.D
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