Edsel A. Ruddiman (1864-1954) biographical file

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-1162

  • Staff Only

Abstract

Biographical file includes obituary, Vanderbilt Directory information, bibliography, and other biographical information.

Dates

  • 1954 - 1954

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Reproduction Rights

Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Historical or Biographical Note

Dr. Edsel A. Ruddiman received his medical degree from Vanderbilt in 1893 and subsequently taught in the School of Pharmacy, becoming a professor in 1915 and dean of the school in 1919.

Ruddiman left Nashville around 1920 and became chief chemist for John T. Milliken Co. He later returned to his native Detroit to serve as a chemist for Milburn & Williamson and later as a research chemist for his childhood friend, Henry Ford, in 1926.

Extent

0 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Edsel A. Ruddiman (1864-1954) biographical file
Author
Processed by EBL Special Collections Staff
Date
2010-07-28
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is inEnglish.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the VUMC Historical Images and Biographies Repository

https://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/specialcollections/history-of-medicine/
Contact:
Eskind Biomedical Library
2209 Garland Ave.
Nashville TN 37232

 

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