Mary Helen Goodloe Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0028

  • Staff Only

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

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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

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


 

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