Sheldon Douglas Murphy papers, 1962-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Murphy, Sheldon Douglas, 1933-
Title
Sheldon Douglas Murphy papers
Dates
1962-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
approximately 5 cubic ft
Collection Number
4134
Summary
Correspondence, minutes of meetings, reports, committee files and speeches of a Chairman of the Department of Environmental Health
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

Accessions 4134-001, 003, 004: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Accession 4134-002: Open to all users.

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Dr. Murphy was on the faculty at the Harvard University School of Public Health and Director of the University of Texas School of Medicine's Division of Toxicology after receiving his doctorate at the University of Chicago in 1958. Murphy came to the University of Washington in 1983 and was chairman of the Department of Environmental Health until his death in 1990. His research interests included organophosphate insecticides and toxicology. He received the Merit Award, Distinguished Fellow, the toxicology Education Award, and the Achievement Award from the Society of Toxicology among his achievements.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, minutes of meetings, reports, committee files and speeches of a Chairman of the Department of Environmental Health.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 4 accessions.

  • Accession No. 4134-001, Sheldon Douglas Murphy papers, 1962-1988
  • Accession No. 4134-002, Sheldon Douglas Murphy papers, 1988-1990
  • Accession No. 4134-003, Sheldon Douglas Murphy papers, 1986-1988
  • Accession No. 4134-004, Sheldon Douglas Murphy papers, 1983-1990

Preservation Note

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 4134-001: Sheldon Douglas Murphy papers, 1962-1988Return to Top

3 cu.ft. (3 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes of meetings, reports and committee files, 1962-1988.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Sue Goleeke, 1990-08-24

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 4134-001
Correspondence - chronological
1983 October - 1985 December 12 folders
1 4134-001
Guidelines for Faculty Appointments and Promotions for the Environmental Health Department
1980
1 4134-001
Occupational Safety & Health Issues Presentation
1988
1 4134-001
W.U. Continuing Education Committee
1979 January - 1981 November
1 4134-001
W.U. Curriculum & Teaching Policy Committee
1981 September - 1983 June
1 4134-001
W.U. Environmental Health Department Advisory Committee
8 folders
1962-1980
1 4134-001
W.U. Public Health and Community Medicine Schools Executives Committee
1980
1 4134-001
W.U. Health Effects Institute - Annual Reports
1987-1988
1 4134-001
W.U. Health Review Committee
3 folders
1988-1989
2 4134-001
W.U. Health Review Committee - Miscellaneous Information
2 folders
1977-1990
2 4134-001
W.U. Health Review Committee - Research & Reviews
8 folders
1984-1990
2 4134-001
Toxicology Society
2 4134-001
U.S. Occupational Health Advisory Board including correspondence, meetings, and publications re: United Auto Workers - General Motors)
2 folders
1982, 1986
3 4134-001
United Auto Workers - General Motors Board
6 folders
1989-1990
3 4134-001
U.S. National Research Council
3 folders
1988
3 4134-001
W.U. Environmental Health Department - Academic Review
1977
3 4134-001
W.U. Environmental Health Department - Advisory Committee
1983
3 4134-001
W.U. Environmental Health Department - Cost Center (trace organics)
1978
3 4134-001
W.U. Environmental Health Department - Fact Sheet
undated
3 4134-001
W.U. Environmental Health Department - Faculty Research Interests
1982
3 4134-001
W.U. Environmental Health Department - Memorandum of Understanding with Labor and Industries
3 4134-001
W.U. Environmental Health Department - Occupational Medicine Program
1983
3 4134-001
W.U. Environmental Health Department - Program Reviews
1981
3 4134-001
W.U. Environmental Health Department - Radiological Sciences
1983
3 4134-001
W.U. Environmental Health Department - Washington, Social and Health Services Department/Washington, Labor and Industries Department
undated
3 4134-001
U.S. Veterans Administration Medical Center
1983

Accession No. 4134-002: Sheldon Douglas Murphy papers, 1988-1990Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Speeches and writings, 1988-1990.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Environmental Health, 1991-12-17

Accession No. 4134-003: Sheldon Douglas Murphy papers, 1986-1988Return to Top

1 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, proposals, ca. 1986-1988.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Sue Goleeke, 1992-07-22

Accession No. 4134-004: Sheldon Douglas Murphy papers, 1983-1990Return to Top

1 cu.ft. (1 box)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, 1983-1990.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Sue Goleeke, 1993-01-27

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • Washington (State). Legislature. House of Representatives. Commerce and Labor Committee

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Murphy, Sheldon Douglas, 1933- (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives