Nutrition
Subject
Subject Source: Scdl
Found in 73 Collections and/or Records:
Karl Mason Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: EBL-0043
Abstract
Personal papers of nutritionist, anatomist, and biochemist Karl Mason (1900-1978), who was a professor of anatomy at Vanderbilt from 1926-1940. Materials include: correspondence, reprints, and photographs. Correspondents include: Glenn Cullen, Alfred Blalock, Sam Clark, Robert S. Cunningham, W.S. Leathers, Canby Robinson, Rudolph Kampmeier, and Lafayette B. Mendel.
Dates:
1911 - 1978
H.C. Raymond Meng Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0046
Abstract
Personal papers of nutritionist and China native H.C. Raymond Meng (1917-2002) who was professor at Vanderbilt from 1946-1988. Materials include slides, reference material, correspondence, manuscripts, research.
Dates:
1948 - 2002
Hsien Chang Meng (1917-2002) biographical file
Collection
Identifier: EBL-711
Abstract
Biographical file includes photographs, newspaper clippings, obituary, memorial program, reprints, CV, and other biographical information.
Dates:
1957 - 2002
Ann S. Minot Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0047
Abstract
Personal papers of Ann S. Minot (1894-1980), biochemist and Vanderbilt professor who established the first blood bank at Vanderbilt. Materials include: personal and biographical material; manuscripts; lectures; notes and notebooks; correspondence; reprints; case histories; experimental data; subject files; note card bibliographies; drawings, photos, and slides.
Dates:
1946 - 1975
Harold Hanson Mitchell Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0048
Abstract
Personal papers of Harold Hanson Mitchell (1886-1966) nutritionist and pioneer in the use of statistics in nutrition experimentation. Materials include: correspondence with Marjorie Edman; interviews with Edman and Marguerite Mitchell; portions of dissertation; reprints, 1909-1924; and inventory of collection at UI-Urbana.
Dates:
1906 - 1979
Helen Swift Mitchell Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0049
Abstract
Personal papers of Helen Swift Mitchell 1895-1984), nutritionist and physiologist. Materials include: correspondence; biographical material; clippings; reprints; nutrition survey materials; and subject files on Pavlov and Mendel.
Dates:
1920 - 1978
Alvin L. Moxon Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0053
Abstract
Personal papers of Alvin L. Moxon, nutritionist and biochemist. The collection consists of reprints by A. L. Moxon, primarily on the toxicity of selenium.
Dates:
1934 - 1947
John R. Murlin Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0054
Abstract
Personal papers of John R. Murlin (1874-1960), nutritionist and pioneer in insulin research. Materials include: Correspondence 1927-1955. Correspondents include Charles C. Thomas, Grace Vincent, George Cargill, H.S. Mitchell, H.C. Sherman, and H.H. Mitchell. Material on history of AIN; manuscripts; speeches; AIN minutes, by-laws, membership and applicant lists; bibliography of Murlin. This collection is part of the AIN Archives.
Dates:
1927 - 1956
Bernard Oser Collection
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0058
Abstract
Personal papers of noted toxicologist, nutritionist, and President of Food Research Laboratories, Inc., Bernard Oser (1899-1995). The collection consists primarily of reprints but also also includes correspondence, notes, manuscripts, brochures, and lab data.
Dates:
1920 - 1970
Reginald Passmore Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0059
Abstract
Personal papers of nutritionist Reginald Passmore. The Collection consists of correspondence from 77 international nutritionists, alphabetically arranged by correspondent. Correspondents include: E. H. Arhens, K. Arimoto, J. Brozek, R.C. Burgess, H. Chick, C.F. Consolazio, O. G. (Otto Gustaf) Edholm, C. Gopalan, S.B. Halstead, J. Hirsch, D.B. Jelliffe, H.A. Krebs, C. McCay, D.S. McLaren, E.D. Mason, J Mayer, R.A. Peters, C.P. Stewart, J. Waterlow, J. Yudkin.
Dates:
1947 - 1980
William Pearson, Jr. Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: EBL-0060
Abstract
Personal papers of nutritionist William Pearson, Jr. The collection includes: correspondence; manuscripts; lectures; abstracts; grant applications; photographs; slides; reprints; and files on Selenium Project, Zinc Deficiency Project, and Iron Project.
Dates:
1960 - 1968
William Norman Pearson (1924-1968) biographical file
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0784
Abstract
Biographical file includes newspaper clippings, collection inventory, and CV.
Dates:
1965 - 1973
Orrea F. Pye Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0063
Abstract
Papers of nutritionist Orrea F. Pye (1907-2000). Materials include: reprints on nutrition by various authors and a photograph of Joseph Goldberger.
Dates:
1912 - 1944
Lydia J. Roberts Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0065
Abstract
Papers of nutritionist Lydia Jane Roberts, author of the classic text Nutrition Work with Children. Materials include: Reprints (of LJR), bibliographic materials, tributes and memorial lectures, publishing contracts, photographs, correspondence, books.
Dates:
1920 - 1981
William D. Robinson Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0066
Abstract
Papers of nutritionist William D. Robinson (1911-1988), consisting of materials related to a Nutrition Survey of the American Zone of Occupation in Germany. The collection contains: orders; summary report; reports on various cities, including Berlin; data collection materials; reports on certain population groups.
Dates:
1945 - 1946
Mary S. Rose Collection
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0067
Abstract
Contains a bibliography of nutritionist Mary S. Rose (1874-1941) and 21 reprints by Rose.
Dates:
1920 - 1940
Dorothy Sanderson Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0144
Overview
Personal papers of dietitian Dorothy Sanderson documenting her life and career at hospitals and related institutions in Nashville, Tennessee and Cleveland, Ohio.
Dates:
1924-2021
Harold R. Sandstead (1904-1955) biographical file
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0851
Abstract
Biographical file includes photograph, nutrition surveys, biographical articles, correspondence, and CV.
Dates:
1949 - 1971
Arnold Schaefer Papers
Collection
Identifier: EBL-0070
Abstract
Papers of nutrition scientist Arnold Schaefer (1917-1992) consists of seven feet of films and slides, primarily related to nutrition education and international nutrition surveys. Two feet of documents from various nutrition surveys. Shaefer made important contributions to the study of folic acid.
Dates:
1940 - 1980
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