Eloise R. Giblett papers, approximately 1940-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Giblett, Eloise R.
Title
Eloise R. Giblett papers
Dates
approximately 1940-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.86 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Collection Number
6071 (Accession No. 6071-001)
Summary
Student papers of Eloise Giblett, who was a student and a professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users, but access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Eloise Giblett was born in Tacoma, Washington, on January 17, 1921. She received B.S. (1942) and M.S. (1947) degrees from the University of Washington and worked for a short time as a clinical microbiology technician. She graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine with an M.D. in 1951 as one of five women in the School's second graduating class. She did postgraduate work in hematology at the University of Washington with Dr. Clement Finch. She joined the faculty in the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1955, and then served as a research professor from 1967 to 1987, when she retired with emeritus status. Her research helped make bone-marrow transplants successful and led to her discovery of the first recognized immunodeficiency disease. Giblett also served as head of immunogenetics (1955-1979) and then executive director (1980-1987) of the Puget Sound Blood Center. The ELO red blood cell antigen is named for her. Giblett died on September 16, 2009.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Papers primarily from Eloise Giblett's time as a student at the University of Washington School of Medicine, including class readings, notes, exams, and writings. Also included are other writings from later in Giblett's career, as well as grant applications.

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Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Medicine--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
  • Women college students--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Giblett, Eloise R.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. School of Medicine--Faculty

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives