Mary Helen Goodloe Papers
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Papers of research nutritionist and clinician Mary Goodloe, known for her work with atherosclerosis. Series includes: manuscripts; reprints; nutrition publications; materials related to a conference on the feasibility of establishing a dietary information center in Georgia; notebook with material related to the Five State Nutrition Program, 1974 ("A competency-based approach to nutrition education for school food service managers and elementary school teachers, grades 3-5").
Dates
- 1950 - 1976
Creator
- Goodloe, Mary Helen (Person)
Notes about Access to this Collection
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Reproduction Rights
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Historical or Biographical Note
Mary Helen Rue Goodloe (1915-1983) was a research nutritionist, clinician, and author. She is best known for her work with atherosclerosis and was among the first to recommend specialized diet programs for athletes. Born in Bedford, Virginia on December 28, 1915, she graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. degree in 1938 and completed graduate work at Florida State College for Women in 1939. She worked as a research nutritionist for the Georgia Department of Human Resources from 1957-1967. She died in Decatur, Georgia on June 20, 1983.
Extent
0.74 Cubic Feet (2 Hollinger boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Papers of research nutritionist and clinician Mary Goodloe, known for her work with atherosclerosis. Series includes: manuscripts; reprints; nutrition publications; materials related to a conference on the feasibility of establishing a dietary information center in Georgia; notebook with material related to the Five State Nutrition Program, 1974 ("A competency-based approach to nutrition education for school food service managers and elementary school teachers, grades 3-5").
Physical Location
EBL Vault
Acquisition Information
Acquired on Unknown Date
Processing History
processed on Unknown Date
- Title
- Mary Goodloe Papers
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Author
- History of Medicine Collections Staff
- Date
- 2004-10-28
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Eskind Biomedical Library Manuscripts Collection Repository
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