Papers, 1870-1957.

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Papers, 1870-1957.

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Contains Benedict's autobiography, correspondence, reports, manuscripts, travel journals, and newspaper clippings documenting his research and professional activities as Director of the Boston Nutrition Laboratory. Also includes correspondence, location studies, reports, and research outlines from the founding and beginning years of the Boston Nutrition Laboratory; and correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and photographs from Benedict's travels to Europe, research at Wesleyan University, and lifelong interest in magic.

5.5 cubic ft. in 5 record cartons, 1 half document box, 1 oversize flat box.

Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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