M.C. Shelesnyak papers, 1946-1985.

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M.C. Shelesnyak papers, 1946-1985.

Contains correspondence, diaries, photographs, reports, clippings, publications, and printed matter. Includes biographical data, correspondence files with individuals and organizations, U.S. Navy material relating to Arctic research, meetings, and conference data, reviews, and publications. Among the correspondents are Hans Lindner, Elise Ottesen-Jensen, Gregory Pincus, Vilhjalmur and Evelyn Stefansson, and Solly Zuckerman.

7.9 linear ft. (19 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7620510

National Library of Medicine

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Shelesnyak, M. C. (Moses Chiam), 1909-1994

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Biographical sketch: Dr. Shelesnyak received his doctorate from Columbia University, and taught physiology, pharmacology, and human growth and development. From 1942-1949 he was engaged in research projects with the U.S. Navy, including the Canadian Arctic Expedition, Operation Musk Ox. In 1950 he moved to the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, and was active in reproductive physiology research and population-family planning. He returned to the U.S. in 1967 and directed the Interdisciplinary...