Nutrition -- history

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Arnold Schaefer

 Digital Record
Identifier: 70

John Browe Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0010
Abstract Personal papers of nutritionist and epidemiologist John Browe. Materials include: reprints; artifacts; notebooks; subject files including material relating to pellagra, nutrition of man in space, WIC Program, and food enrichment programs. Also collection includes geographical subject files that contain correspondence, clippings, reprints, photographs, maps, reports, and brochures pertaining to geographic areas of work. Geographic subject areas include: Chile, Venezuela, India, Iran, Middle...
Dates: 1944 - 1976

Harriette Chick Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0014
Abstract

Biographical material relating to British nutritionist Harriette Chick. Dr. Chick was best known for her research on vitamins and rickets during the first half of the twentieth century. Material includes: correspondence with E. Neige Todhunter; reprints, obituaries, and photographs.

Dates: 1948 - 1977

C. Frank Consolazio Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0019
Abstract

Personal papers of C. Frank Consolazio, biochemist nutritionist. Material includes: slides, reprints and subject files. The majority of the collection is made up of subject files pertaining to his wide range of interests. The largest group covers nutrition surveys of U.S. military related agencies including ICNND.

Dates: 1950 - 1980

Mary Helen Goodloe Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0028
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").

Dates: 1950 - 1976

Harriette Chick

 Digital Record
Identifier: 14

Mary S. Rose

 Digital Record
Identifier: 67

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

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

Orrea F. Pye Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0063
Abstract

Papers of nutritionist Orrea F. Pye (1907-1998). 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

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

Nevin S. Scrimshaw Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0072
Abstract

Personal papers of epidemiologist and nutritionist Nevin S. Scrimshaw (b. 1918). Materials include: associations; committees; meetings and symposiums. Association materials consist of reports, minutes, correspondence, and other materials related to nutrition. Committees include various United Nations and WHO organizations and committees, and others. Majority of the collection's materials are from the 1960s through the 1980s.

Dates: 1959 - 1987

William Henry Sebrell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0073
Abstract

Personal papers of nutritionist William Henry Sebrell (1901-1992). Subjects covered include biography, awards, pellagra, NIH, Columbia University, Weight Watchers International. Located within the Goldberger - Sebrell Collection.

Dates: 1940 - 1993

Lester J. Teply Papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 30081048971588]
Identifier: EBL-0082
Abstract

Personal papers of biochemist and nutritionist Lester J. Tepley (1920-1993). Materials include files on: Nutrition in Brazil (reprints, reports, clippings); Horticulture; and Nutrition (manuscripts and correspondence).

Dates: 1973 - 1988

William Henry Sebrell

 Digital Record
Identifier: 73

Cicely D. Williams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0087
Abstract

Personal papers of pediatric nutritionist Cicely D. Williams (1893-1990). Collection primarily contains materials from CDW's 90th birthday celebration, including agenda, reprints, tapes, speeches. Also photographs, and clippings.

Dates: 1970 - 1988

 

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