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Ancel B. Keys papers, 1938-1967

Title: Ancel B. Keys papers 1938-1967

Collection contains the papers of Ancel B. Keys, professor emeritus of physiology and director of the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Keys was world renowned in the field of public heath, creating the K ration during World War II, conducting starvation experiments that helped guide relief workers in post-war Europe, and was the first to link diet to cholesterol and heart attack risk.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes (0.45 cubic feet)

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Harvard Fatigue Laboratory. Harvard Fatigue Laboratory records, 1916-1952 (inclusive), 1941-1947 (bulk).

Title: Harvard Fatigue Laboratory records, 1916-1952 (inclusive), 1941-1947 (bulk).

Consists of correspondence, research records, reports, writings and publications, photographs, and filmstrips that are the product of the Harvard Fatigue Laboratory's research and administrative activities from 1916 to 1952.

ArchivalResource: 17.1 cubic feet in 10 record cartons, 5 document boxes, 5 half document boxes, 2 legal document boxes, 3 half document boxes, and 11 flat oversized boxes.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/539573731 View

Minnesota Poliomyelitis Research Committee papers, circa 1940s-1970s

Title: Minnesota Poliomyelitis Research Committee papers circa 1940s-1970s

Collection contains the records of polio research conducted by the University of Minnesota under the auspices of the Minnesota Poliomyelitis Research Committee, which was funded by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes; (2.6 linear feet)

http://special.lib.umn.edu/findaid/xml/uarc00190.xml View

Minnesota Starvation Experiment. Oral History Project. Minnesota Starvation Experiment Oral History Project records, 2002-2004.

Title: Minnesota Starvation Experiment Oral History Project records, 2002-2004.

Oral history transcripts and administrative records pertaining to the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, a clinical study administered by lead investigator Ancel Keys at the University of Minnesota Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene between 1944 and 1945. The study, designed to determine the physiological and psychological effects of severe and prolonged dietary restriction and the effectiveness of dietary rehabilitation strategies, was developed in coordination with the Civilian Public Service (CPS) and the U.S. Bureau of Selective Service and involved the participation of conscientious objectors. Results were utilized in the Allied relief assistance to famine victims in Europe and Asia at the end of World War II. Interviews were conducted with participants including Max M. Kampelman.

ArchivalResource: 50 items.1 container.0.2 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/749116547 View

Jay Arthur Myers papers, 1914-1977

Title: Jay Arthur Myers papers 1914-1977

Collection contains personal and professional correspondence of Jay Arthur Myers, tuberculosis crusader, author, editor, and member of the faculty of the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota.

ArchivalResource: 24 boxes; (24.5 cubic feet)

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School of Public Health papers, 1925-1970s

Title: School of Public Health papers 1925-1970s

Collection contains the administrative papers of the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes; (2.6 linear feet)

http://special.lib.umn.edu/findaid/xml/uarc00269.xml View