Thomas Hornbein papers, 1958-2003.

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Thomas Hornbein papers, 1958-2003.

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The papers include documents relating to the American Mount Everest Expedition, correspondence to and from the medical community, published articles, lecture materials, subject files, and materials related to Hornbein's professional affiliations. The papers also include materials relating to Hornbein's writing of EVEREST: THE WEST RIDGE, which resulted from his expedition to Mount Everest; and his work as the editor, with Robert Schoene, of HIGH ALTITUDE: AN EXPLORATION OF HUMAN ADAPTATION. A large portion of the collection documents Hornbein's chairmanship and faculty career at the University of Washington and materials related to medical expeditions to China and Pakistan. Also included are biographical documents such as photographs, newspaper clippings, and audio and video materials.

25.60 linear feet (61 archive boxes, 3 1/2" film reel boxes, and 2 oversize folders)

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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Hornbein, Thomas F., 1930-

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Thomas Hornbein (1930-) began his academic career as a geology major at the University of Colorado from 1948 to 1952, where he began teaching mountain rescue and first aid courses. He attended medical school at Washington University School of Medicine (1952-1956) and then residency training and postdoctoral research (1957-1961). He continued his interest in high altitude and physiology of breathing as a NIH-supported research fellow with Dr. Albert Roos. Hornbein's research has focused on the st...

American Mount Everest Expedition (1963)

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