William Lofland Dudley Papers
Abstract
The William Lofland Dudley Papers, 1882-1915, consist of the correspondence, lecture notes, articles, speeches, clippings, and scrapbooks of chemist William Lofland Dudley (1895-1914).
Dates
- Creation: 1882 - 1915
Conditions Governing Use
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Biographical / Historical
William Lofland Dudley (1859-1914), son of Emma Lofland and George Reed Dudley, was born on 16 April 1859 in Covington, Kentucky. He received his BS from the University of Cincinnati in 1880 and an honorary MD from Miami Medical College in 1885. He taught chemistry at Miami Medical College from 1880 to 1886 and at Vanderbilt University from 1886 to 1895. He went on to serve as the first Dean of Vanderbilt’s Medical Department from 1895 to 1912. During his illustrious career, he patented iridium electroplating and magnesia-cement flooring, and he discovered that carbon monoxide was the toxic component in tobacco smoke and that x-radiation could remove hair. He also served as the President of the Vanderbilt Athletic Association from 1886 to 1911 and was deeply involved in Vanderbilt athletics. Dudley died near Chicago, Illinois on 8 September 1914.
Full Extent
2.31 Linear Feet (5 letter Hollingers, 1 letter half-Hollinger)
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Finding Aid for the William Lofland Dudley Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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