Horace Fletcher papers, 1898-1915.

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Horace Fletcher papers, 1898-1915.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612372838

Collection consists primarily of letters by Fletcher, mostly carbon copies, concerning his studies and writings in nutrition, exercise, and health. Includes correspondence with various professors, doctors, and publishers. Also contains a few lectures, a memorandum of a plan to enlist government aid in promoting Fletcherism, and a scattering of questionnaires, clippings, printed circulars, and other material on nutrition, health and efficiency.

1 box (.5 linear ft.)

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Fletcher, Horace, 1849-1919

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Food and health faddist in the early 20th century. Self-taught nutritionist, lecturer, author, world traveler. Taught that food should be chewed 30-40 times before swallowing. From the description of Horace Fletcher letter to Dr. Powers [manuscript], 1910 Oct 22. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 244832282 Fletcher, an American businessman, was best known for his writing and lectures on popular nutrition. His major innovation in eating habits, called Fletcherism,...