Hamilton E. Holmes

Dr. Hamilton E. Holmes (1941-1995) was a physician (orthopedist) who helped desegregate the University of Georgia as one of the first two African-American students (along with Charlayne Hunter-Gault) in 1961, where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He was also the first African-American student to attend the Emory University School of Medicine, receiving his M.D. in 1967, later becoming a professor of orthopedics and associate dean. He died in 1995 of heart failure.

References

• HR1005: Hamilton E. Holmes Drive; designate. Georgia House of Representatives.
• Endowed professorship will honor Dr. Hamilton Holmes. University of Georgia Columns. Larry B. Dendy. November 15, 1999.