James A. Shannon papers, 1924-1975.

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James A. Shannon papers, 1924-1975.

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Consists of correspondence, talks, articles, reports and documents, photographs, certificates and diplomas. A sizable portion of the collection relates to Dr. Shannon's work with organizations and committees.

12.50 linear ft. (30 boxes)

National Library of Medicine

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SNAC Resource ID: 6825472

National Library of Medicine

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New York University. College of Medicine

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Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research.

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The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research was established in 1901. It was the first institution in the United States devoted solely to bio-medical research. In 1958 the name was changed to the Rockefeller Institute; in 1965 the Institute became the Rockefeller University. From the description of Meningitis records, [ca. 1907-1911]. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122523442 The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research was founded in 1901 i...

National Institutes of Health (U.S.)

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Brief biographies of selected NIH Directors: Rolla E. Dyer directed the National Institutes of Health from 1942 to 1950. Specializing in infectious diseases, Dyer joined the Public Health Service in 1916. As NIH Director he was instrumental in the establishment of the Clinical Center, the National Heart Institute, the National Institute of Dental Research, and the National Institute of Mental Health. An international authority on nutrition and dietary deficiency disease, William H. Sebrell began...

Shannon, James A. (James Augustine), 1904-1994

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James Shannon was on the faculty of the New York University College of Medicine from 1929-46. In 1946 he joined the National Institutes of Health, where he was the director from 1955-68. In 1970 he became Professor and Special Assistant to the President of the Rockefeller University. From the description of James A. Shannon : an oral history / interviewed by Thomas J. Kennedy, 1984 Jan. 11. (National Library of Medicine). WorldCat record id: 49616990 Public health official; ...