Earl P. Benditt papers, 1930-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Benditt, Earl P., 1916-
Title
Earl P. Benditt papers
Dates
1930-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
54.00 cu. ft. (54 boxes); glass slides for a microscope; photographic slides
Collection Number
4574 (Accession No. 4574-001)
Summary
Correspondence, minutes, reports, curriculum records and writings of a pathologist and chair of the UW Pathology Department
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.

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Pathologist and chair of the UW Pathology Department 1957-1986. He specialized in molecular pathology, with major work on amyloidosis, atherosclerosis, ageing, and cell injury. He published over 250 articles on a wide range of topics and was active in research as a Professor Emeritus. He worked on many committees and was elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences in 1976.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, minutes, reports, curriculum records, writings of Earl Benditt and his professional colleagues. The papers represent Dr. Benditt's entire career as a molecular pathologist, but also include papers from his earlier work at University of Chicago. Files concern research of Dr. Benditt and others, plus administrative and committee work. Span dates of the papers are 1930-1996 (bulk 1957-1986)

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Preservation Note

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Benditt, Earl P., 1916- (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives