1951 Press Photo Dr. Frank Shapiro, physician serving New York rural communities

Doctor Frank Shapiro, only physician serving a dozen western New York rural communities, talks today with his three children, Michael, 4, Susan, 5, and Stephen, 11, as his patients circulate a petition asking the army not to draft him. Shapiro, who served four years overseas in World War II, registers, Monday in the doctors' draft. Only physician serving a dozen western New York state rural communities, Doctor Frank Shapiro was informed by his patients that they are circulating a petition asking the Army not to draft him. He served four years overseas in World War II, and is registering Monday for the doctors' draft under the new law. He lives in Sinclairville, New York.

Photo is dated 1951.

Photo measures 8.25 x 10.25 inches.