Dr. Herbert Anderson Gearhart graduated from College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (COMS), now known as Des Moines University, in 1964. Dr. Gearhart was very involved in student life during his time at COMS. He served as the Class President, participated in the Iota Tau Sigma and Sigma Sigma Phi fraternities, and was the editor on the Pacemaker Staff.
In addition to those credentials, he was a member of the COMS short-lived softball team during the mid-1960s. This collection includes the baseball jersey and cap worn by Dr. Gearhart and his softball team in 1964. Also in this collection is a Plaque that was donated by the COMS Class of 1964 in honor of Dr. Herbert A. Gearhart, D.O.
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American College of General Practitioners In Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Silver Anniversary Glass Plaque
A glass plaque with two silver medallions inside for the American College of General Practitioners In Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Silver Anniversary, 1950-1975. The Plaque was donated by the COMS Class of 1964 in honor of Herbert A. Gearhart, D.O.
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COMS Baseball Cap
A College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery baseball cap worn by Herbert Gearhart. The uniform consists of a white and purple jersey with handsewn letters and numbers, "COMS, 15", purple pants with white stripes, and a purple felted baseball cap. The cap contains a handsewn emblem of "DO" and the Aesculapius symbol.
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COMS Baseball Jersey
A College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery baseball jersey worn by Herbert Gearhart. The uniform consists of a white and purple jersey with handsewn letters and numbers, "COMS, 15", purple pants with white stripes, and a purple felted baseball hat. The hat contains a handsewn emblem of "DO" and the Aesculapius symbol.
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COMS Baseball Pants
College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery baseball pants worn by Herbert Gearhart. The uniform consists of a white and purple jersey with handsewn letters and numbers, "COMS, 15", purple pants with white stripes, and a purple felted baseball hat. The hat contains a handsewn emblem of "DO" and the Aesculapius symbol.
