MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION
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Dates:
1952-2003
Abstract:
Papers of the human geneticist, H. Eldon Sutton, including files from his tenure as editor of the American Journal of Human Genetics (1964-1969) and president of the American Society of Human Genetics (1979). Sutton was born in Cameron, Texas, and completed his B.S. in Chemistry, M.S., and Ph.D in Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Austin by 1953. He was recruited by Lee Dice to join the University of Michigan's Institute of Human Biology in 1952, where he worked with Jack Schull and Jim Neel. After leaving the University of Michigan in 1964, Sutton returned to the University of Texas at Austin as an associate professor in the Department of Zoology. There, he researched disease and population genetics by studying blood antigens and amino acid metabolism. Author of notable 1965 textbook An Introduction to Human Genetics. Materials such as correspondence regarding research, conferences, and service on other committees are also included in addition to draft materials of published works.
Call #:
Mss.Ms.Coll.116
Extent:
26 Linear feet
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American Journal of Human Genetics | American Society of Human Genetics | American Society of Human Genetics | Bearn, Alexander G., 1923-2009 | Biochemistry. | Blumberg, Baruch S., 1925-2011 | Dunn, L. C. (Leslie Clarence), 1893-1974 | Human genetics -- Blood groups | Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation | Neel, James V. (James Van Gundia), 1915-2000 | Publication -- American Journal of Human Genetics | Sutton, H. Eldon (Harry Eldon) | University of Texas, Austin