Papers, 1917-1980 bulk 1943-1980.

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Papers, 1917-1980 bulk 1943-1980.

Collection consists of Warren's professional papers, documenting every major phase of his career. Half the papers consist of glass slides, printed items, photographs and materials assembled in connection with Warren's research interests, including fever therapy, arthritis, and the effects of shock. The bulk of the papers cover 1940 onward, including Warren's participation in the Manhattan Project and Operation Crossroads, and his subsequent involvement with issues and work with atomic bomb development and radiation effects.

275 boxes (137.5 linear ft.)5 cartons (5 linear ft.)27 oversize boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7413910

University of California, Los Angeles

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Manhattan Project (U.S.)

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Warren, Stafford L. (Stafford Leak), 1896-1981

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Warren was born on June 19, 1896 in Maxwell City, NM; BA, UC Berkeley, 1918; MA, MD, UC San Francisco Medical School, 1922; postgraduate studies at Johns Hopkins Univ. and Harvard, 1922-25; assoc. professor, then professor, Univ. of Rochester, 1925-43; director, Atomic Energy Project, Univ. of Rochester, 1943; worked on the Manhattan Project and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his work on atomic bomb development; dean, UCLA School of Medicine, 1947-62; vice-chancellor, Health Sci...