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Al Akl, F. M. (Fouad Michael), 1903-1971 print view role Collector dates 1903-1971 city New York City state NY other cities Cairo, Egypt; Beirut, Lebanon; London, United Kingdom; Paris, France; Vienna, Austria; sex M historical notes Fouad Michael Al Akl was a surgeon, author, poet, photographer, inventor, and art collector. He was born in Egypt, educated there, and received his M.D. from the American University of Beirut. After postgraduate training in London, Paris, and Vienna, he came to New York, where he practiced medicine and was active in Arab American affairs in addition to the activities listed above. He was decorated by the governments of Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon. decades of activity 1930-1940 1940-1950 1950-1960 1960-1970 updated 03/22/2024 12:09:32 bibliographic search Search Frick Art Reference Library Catalog Search Photoarchive Search Worldcat Search Library of Congress Name Authority File (LCNAF) Search Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) Search Wikidata Entry Archives/Repository Collection Title Collection Details University of Minnesota Archives & Special Collections F. M. Al Akl Papers, 1920-1971 see details... «  back