“David D. Palmer” by Agnes Mae High Palmer

Palmer College of Chiropractic
1000 Brady Street
Davenport, Iowa 52803

The history of chiropractic education begins with its founder, D. D. (Daniel David) Palmer. The first classes of the Palmer School and Cure, later known as the Palmer Infirmary and Chiropractic Institute, were held in 1897. One of D.D. Palmer's early students was his son, Bartlett Joshua Palmer, who joined his father in conducting classes. His son, Dr. David Daniel Palmer, served as president of the college from 1961 to 1978.