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Arthur W. Kilness papers, 1901-1988 (bulk 1971-1988)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kilness, Arthur W.
Title
Arthur W. Kilness papers
Dates
1901-1988 (bulk 1971-1988) (inclusive)
Quantity
10.00 cubic ft. (10 boxes)
Collection Number
10654
Summary
The collection contains materials relating to Dr. Arthur W. Kilness's medical research, most notably on Selenium poisoning.
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

Arthur Kilness was born in 1920 in Vermillion, South Dakota. After obtaining his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Louisville in 1946, Dr. Kilness returned to South Dakota to practice medicine. Beginning in 1971, Dr. Kilness performed extensive research on trace elements, most notably selenium, in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and California.

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Content Description

The Arthur W. Kilness papers contain files relating to Dr. Kilness’s medical research. The bulk of the collection consists of research files, which contain notes, printed materials, correspondence, and other related materials. The bulk of the research files deal with selenium poisoning in the Western United States. Other research topics (sometimes related to selenium research), include AIDS, salmonella, and immunology. In addition to the research files, the collection also contains slides, photographs, and film relating to selenium research.

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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, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The Arthur W. Kilness papers have been minimally processed.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Arthur W. Kilness at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Luther Kilness and Katherine Tharp in 1999 and 2009.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in June 2010.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Livestock poisoning plants--West (U.S.)
  • Poisonous plants--West (U.S.)
  • Selenium--Physiological effect.
  • Selenium--Research.
  • Selenium--West (U.S.)
  • Trace elements--Analysis.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2010

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