Collection, 1907-1990.

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Collection, 1907-1990.

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Biographical information includes sketches prepared by Dr. Rose, articles published about him, obituaries, and alumni questionnaires. Correspondence from 1922-1984 includes correspondence from Alumni Office; and letters concerning his awards and honors, including correspondence with former vice-president Hubert Humphrey. There is a complete bibliography and a copy of his doctoral thesis, "Studies in Intermediary Metabolism." Manuscript is a children's story written about Dr. Rose by his cousin, Peggy Rose Day, entitled "Let Them Eat Crystals." Printed material contains numerous certificates awarded to Dr. Rose, as well as newspaper articles discussing his awards. Photographs are of Dr. Rose. Scrapbook, presented to him in 1955, contains photographs of friends and coworkers and their comments. Oversize folders contain diplomas and certificates awarded to Dr. Rose. Artifacts consist of medals, lapel pins, and plaques presented to him. Organized into the following series: Biographical material; Correspondence; Bibliography; Manuscripts; Printed material; Photographs; Scrapbook; Oversize; and Artifacts.

15 folders (2 boxes) plus oversize.

Davidson College, Davidson College Library

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Davidson College, Davidson College Library

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National Medal of Science.

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Rose, William Cumming, 1887-1985

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William Cumming Rose graduated from Davidson College in 1907. He earned a Ph. D. from Yale University in 1911. Dr. Rose taught at the University of Illinois from 1922-1953. He helped lay the foundation of modern nutritional research by identifying the importance of amino acids as the building blocks of proteins. In 1966 he was awarded the National Medal of Science by president Lyndon B. Johnson. He was also awarded the Charles B. Spencer medal, the Willard Gibbs medal, the Osborne and Mendel awa...