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Francis John Worsley Roughton papers, Circa 1920-1960

Title: Francis John Worsley Roughton papers Circa 1920-1960

This collection of correspondence and documents focuses on Roughton's prolific life's work on respiratory physiology. His specific work at Cambridge University from the 1920s to the 1960s, as well as interludes in the U. S. during World War II, are covered, as is the scientific milieu in which he worked. Some of the subjects or organizations for which there are documents, are: Bermuda and Naples Zoological Research Stations; British Glue and Gelatin Research Assoc.; Biochemical Journal; Cambridge Philosophical Society; Cambridge University Departments of Physiology (pre-1939) and Colloid Science (post-1940); Harvard Fatique Lab.; Medical research Council; Trinity College Cambridge.

ArchivalResource: 90.0 Linear feet, Ca. 90,000 items

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Barcroft, Joseph, Sir, 1872-1947. Letters from the Peruvian Andes, 1921-1922.

Title: Letters from the Peruvian Andes, 1921-1922.

Bound typescript of letters written by Joseph Barcroft during a scientific expedition to the Peruvian Andes. The first letter is dated 18 Nov. 1921, the last 23 Jan. 1922. The purpose of the expedition was to study mountain sickness and acclimatization to higher elevations.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (116 leaves) ; 27 cm.

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