Joint Committee for the Survey of Sources for the History of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology project archives, 1975-1979

Mss.574.19.Su

Date: 1975-1979 | Size: 18 Linear feet
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Abstract

This includes project correspondence with individuals and groups, autobiographical questionnaires of biochemists, information on sources in China, and files relating to the project's search for sources. In addition, there is information concerning the computer system created to produce the guide.

Background note

The Joint Committee for a Survey of Sources was established by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Boston and the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia. Their efforts produced the publication "Archival Sources for the History of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: a Reference Guide and Report", David Bearman and John T. Edsall, eds. (Ann Arbor: University Microfilms International, 1980).

Collection Information

Physical description

18 linear feet.

Provenance

Presented by Joint Committee for the Survey of Sources for the History of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and accessioned, 6/1979.

Indexing Terms


Corporate Name(s)

  • American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • American Philosophical Society
  • Joint Committee for the Survey of Sources for the History of Biochemis

Occupation(s)

  • Biochemists.

Subject(s)

  • Biochemistry -- History -- Bibliography -- Computer programs.
  • Biochemistry -- History -- Bibliography.
  • Biochemistry -- Manuscripts -- Indexes.
  • Molecular biology -- History -- Bibliography -- Computer programs.
  • Molecular biology -- History -- Bibliography.
  • Molecular biology -- Manuscripts -- Indexes.