Russell Ross papers, 1970-1999

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ross, Russell
Title
Russell Ross papers
Dates
1970-1999 (inclusive)
Quantity
16 cubic feet (16 boxes)
Collection Number
5190
Summary
Files document Ross' tenure as Professor of Pathology as well as his service as Director of the Center for Vascular Biology and his research trips, consultation contracts, speaking engagements, lectures, and professional papers.
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.

Request at UW

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Russell Ross, born in 1929, received his D.D.S. from Columbia University in 1955 and his Ph.D from the University of Washington in 1962. Immediately following his graduation, Ross became a research fellow in UW's Pathology Department, eventually becoming a full professor in 1969. In addition to serving as chair of the Pathology Department from 1982 through 1994, Ross was the Director of UW's Center for Vascular Biology from 1990-1999.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, travel files, research projects, consultation contracts, research trips, speaking engagements, lectures, professional papers, organziation documentation, and grant files.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 5190-001, Russell Ross papers, 1970-1999
  • Accession No. 5190-002, Russell Ross papers, 1980-1999

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 5190-001: Russell Ross papers, 1970-1999Return to Top

11.00 cu. ft. (11 boxes)

Scope and Content: Collection contains two series organized by donor: correspondence and travel files; 1970-1999 (bulk 1988-1998). Correspondence files document Ross' tenure as Professor of Pathology as well as his service as Director of the Center for Vascular Biology. Also includes correspondence on collaborative research projects with scholars and practicioners both inside and outside the University of Washington community. The travel files document his research trips, consultation contracts, speaking engagements, lectures, and professional papers.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Elaine W. Raines, 2000-07-06

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1-6 5190-001
Correspondence
1970-1999
7-11 5190-001
Travel Files
1970-1999

Accession No. 5190-002: Russell Ross papers, 1980-1999Return to Top

5.00 cu. ft. (5 boxes)

Scope and Content: Collection includes subject files containing documentation on organizations in which Dr. Ross participated. Also contains consultation and grant files. Span dates for this accession are 1980-1999.

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

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Barbara Droker, 2001-04-20

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1-2 5190-002
Subject Files (organizations)
undated
3 5190-002
Laboratory Files (consultations)
undated
4-5 5190-002
Grant Files
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. School of Medicine. Pathology Department

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Ross, Russell (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives