Clinical Center Blood Bank Whole Blood Group, Rh, VDRL and Titre Record Donor Book 1953–54. Inscription inside cover identifying the book as belonging to the Clinical Center Blood Bank by Dr. Paul J. Schmidt. Schmidt became the second blood bank director in 1955 and stayed until he retired in 1975. He formulated policies and procedures for the new department (the Clinical Center opened to patients in 1953) and did research as well.