James M. Orten Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0235

Scope and Contents

Papers and reserach materials belonging to biochemist James M. Orten . Need to investigate to prepare a more completed description.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930-1950

Conditions Governing Access

All collections are subject to applicable Vanderbilt University privacy and confidentiality policies. Collection specific restrictions: No Restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is retained by History of Medicine Collections, Eskind Biomedical Library, Vanderbilt University or is retained by the authors of specific published items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. James M. Orten was a respected faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry at Wayne State University from 1937 until his retirement in 1975, when he continued as Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry until his death on March 2, 1991. He was an excellent teacher and was popular among students. He was well known for his text books in biochemistry and for his research in the areas of porphyrin-heme biosynthesis, nutrition and intermediary metabolism. For his contributions, Dr. Orten was elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Nutrition. Dr. oRten along with his wife, Aline U. Orten served as dedicated members of the Wayne State community.

Adapted from Wayne State University webpage: https://biochemmicroimmuno.med.wayne.edu/orten

Full Extent

0.19 Cubic Feet (1 half Hollinger box.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Papers of biochemist James M. Orten. Material include ...

Physical Location

EBL Vault.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Unknown. Need to investigate. Likely through the agency of Dr. William J. Darby.

Title
James M. Orten Papers
Status
Completed
Author
History of Medicine Collections Staff
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the History of Medicine Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Eskind Biomedical Library
2209 Garland Ave.
Nashville TN 37232

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