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O.A. Beath University of Wyoming Selenium Research Team Papers, 1880-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
O.A. Beath University of Wyoming Selenium Research Team
Title
O.A. Beath University of Wyoming Selenium Research Team Papers
Dates
1880-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
22.2 cubic ft. (52 boxes)
Collection Number
10294
Summary
The O.A. Beath University of Wyoming Selenium Research Team conducted research on the effects of selenium found in plants and soil on livestock and human beings.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The O.A. Beath University of Wyoming Selenium Research Team consisted of four researchers: O.A. Beath, Harold F. Eppson, C.S. Gilbert, and Irene Rosenfeld. Led by Beath, the team conducted field and laboratory research on the effects of selenium in plants and soil on livestock and human beings. The members authored and co-authored numerous publications on this subject.

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Content Description

Collection includes office files; subject files; publications of Eppson, Beath, Gilbert, and Rosenfeld; bibliographic index cards; and printed material concerning poisonous plants and selenium.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, O.A. Beath University of Wyoming Selenium Research Team Papers, Collection Number 10294, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are five related collections at the University of Wyoming's American Heritage Center as of the date of processing: O.A. Beath Papers; H.F. Eppson Papers; C.S. Gilbert Papers; Irene Rosenfeld Papers - #9774; Irene Rosenfeld Papers - #5109.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The O.A. Beath University of Wyoming Selenium Research Team Papers were donated by Harold Eppson in 1975 and 1983.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Inez Dillon Prinster in April 1991.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Botanical chemistry
  • Livestock poisoning plants -- West (U.S.)
  • Poisonous plants -- Toxicology
  • Poisonous plants -- West (U.S.)
  • Seleniosis
  • Selenium -- Physiological effect
  • Selenium -- Research
  • Selenium -- West (U.S.)
  • Soils -- Selenium content

Form or Genre Terms

  • Samples
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