Papers, 1870s-1957.

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Papers, 1870s-1957.

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The Francis Gano Benedict Papers, 1870-1957, document Benedict's research and professional activities as a chemist and nutrition researcher at the Boston Nutrition Laboratory.

5.5 cubic ft. in 5 record cartons, 1 half document box, and 1 oversize flat box.

Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine

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