James M. Orten Papers
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
Eskind Biomedical Library
2209 Garland Ave.
Nashville TN 37232
historyofmedicine@vanderbilt.edu
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