Harold J. Morowitz papers, 1968-1993.

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Harold J. Morowitz papers, 1968-1993.

The collection includes a draft copy of Energy Flow in Biological Systems, including chapter and appendix notes, calculations for mathematical operations, and correspondence between the author and his editor; a draft copy of Beginnings of Cellular Life, including the index and notes; a draft copy of The Facts of Life with the author's copy and the original artwork for the illustrations; and working papers, correspondence, and other documents pertaining to his academic career including original poetry written by Morowitz.

4.5 linear ft.

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George Mason University

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Morowitz, Harold Joseph

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Harold J. Morowitz is a biophysicist and Robinson Professor in Biology and Natural Philosophy at George Mason University. Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on December 4, 1927, Morowitz earned his Ph.D. at Yale University in 1951. From 1951-1953 he was a physicist at the National Bureau of Standards. Morowitz was on the staff of the National Heart Institute from 1953-1955 before joining the faculty of Yale University in 1955. At Yale, Morowitz was associate professor of biophysics (1960-1968), profess...