William D. McElroy Papers, 1944 - 1999

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William D. McElroy Papers, 1944 - 1999

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Papers of William David McElroy (1917-1999), professor of biochemistry, the fourth chancellor (1972-1980) of the University of California, San Diego; and former director (1969-1971) of the National Science Foundation. McElroy's significant contributions to biology include isolating and crystallizing the compounds that enable firefly luminescence and for his subsequent research into bacterial bioluminescence. He also wrote, spoke, and worked on problems in areas of environment, pollution, food production, science education, and international science. The papers largely document McElroy's scientific research and include correspondence with the scientific community, various biographical materials including awards and photographs, writings and reprints related to biochemical and scientific investigation, research materials on bioluminescene, UCSD teaching materials, and speeches given both as chancellor and as director of the National Science Foundation. Also included are drafts of an unpublished manuscript entitled "Fireflys in Folklore and Fantasy," written by E. Newton Harvey. The papers are arranged in seven series: 1) BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIALS, 2) CORRESPONDENCE, 3) WRITINGS, 4) RESEARCH MATERIALS, 5) TEACHING MATERIALS, 6) SPEECHES AND LECTURES, and 7) ORIGINALS OF PRESERVATION PHOTOCOPIES.

10.40 linear feet; (19 archives boxes, 11 oversize folders, 6 art bin items)

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University of California, San Diego. Geisel Library. Mandeville Special Collections Library.

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McElroy, William David, 1917-

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American biochemist and administrator. From the description of Papers, 1952-1993. (University of California, San Diego). WorldCat record id: 41481288 Biography William "Bill" McElroy was born in Rogers, Texas, in 1917. He received a bachelor's degree from Stanford University in 1939, where he played football from 1938-1939. He obtained a master's degree from Reed College in Oregon in 1941 and a doctorate from Princeton Un...

University of California, San Diego

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Administrative History The Chancellor acts as head of administration and has general authority over the campus. He is responsible for setting up the administrative structure and insuring that the various units function properly. He has specific delegated authority to sign employment contracts of faculty and staff and to represent the University in public forums. Herbert F. York was appointed first Chancellor of the University of C...

National Science Foundation (U.S.). Directorate for Research Applications

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Harvey, E. Newton (Edmund Newton), 1887-1959

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Edmund Newton Harvey was a physiologist. His interests included bioluminescence, decompression sickness, and tissue damage caused by high velocity missiles. From the description of Papers, 1923-1959. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122608793 Edmund Newton Harvey (Nov. 25, 1887-July 21, 1959) was a physiologist. His interests included bioluminescence, decompression sickness, and tissue damage caused by high velocity missiles. From the...