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Edmond H. Fischer collection, 1949-2013
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fischer, Edmond H., 1920-2021
- Title
- Edmond H. Fischer collection
- Dates
- 1949-2013 (inclusive)19492013
1982-2013 (bulk)19822013 - Quantity
- 1.65 cubic feet (3 boxes consisting of 12 items)
- Collection Number
- 6395 (Accession No. 6395-001)
- Summary
- Memorabilia and ephemera from the career of a professor of biochemistry and 1992 Nobel Prize winner
- Repository
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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
No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English, French, German
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Edmond Henri Fischer (1920-2021) was the 1992 Nobel Prize co-winner in Physiology or Medicine, along with his long-time co-researcher Edwin G. Krebs, and whose work on cellular enzymes led to major advances in the treatment of disease. Fischer was born April 6, 1920 in the German conclave of Shanghai, China to an Austrian father and Swiss mother. He spent much of his youth in Switzerland before settling in Seattle in 1953 after joining the staff of the University of Washington Medical School. Dr. Fischer received degrees in biology and chemistry, followed by a doctorate in chemistry in 1947.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Memorabilia and ephemera from the career of Edmond Fischer, professor of biochemistry. Includes materials related to his Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1992, books, and other materials.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 6395-001: Edmond H. Fischer collection, 1949-2013 (bulk 1982-2013)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Memorabilia and ephemera from the career of Edmond Fischer, professor of biochemistry. Includes materials related to his Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1992, books, and other materials.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Acquisition Info: Purchased from Edward Markiewicz, Montgomery Rare Books
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 6395-001 | Certificate of Assurance from the University of
Geneva
Scope and Content: Certificate (1949) and a signed note (1951, French) from Fischer
which eventually led to his invitation to study in the United States. Also
includes a blank Ciba Foundation notepad. Fischer served on the Board of
Directors.
|
1949-1951 |
| 1 | 6395-001 | ASA Ground School
Scope and Content: Removed from binder. "ASA Instrument Pilot", Aviation Supplies
& Academics including handwritten study notes.
|
approximately 1984 |
| 1 | 6395-001 | Nobel Prize Publications
Scope and Content: Consists of Fischer's "Protein Phosphorylation and Cellular
Regulations" (reprint), Revue Stellienne (French), and The Nobel Prize
Annual.
|
1992 |
| 1 | 6395-001 | Program: International Summer School on Molecular
Mechanisms of Transcellular Signaling, Greece
Scope and Content: Program and lecture abstracts
|
1994 |
| 1 | 6395-001 | Program: 63rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting |
2013 |
| 1 | 6395-001 | F. E. Shideman-Sterling Award
Scope and Content: "In recognition of outstanding achievement and contributions in
the field of Pharmacological Sciences." Also includes photographs.
|
2007 |
| 2 | 6395-001 | Principles of Biochemistry, Lehninger, Albert, Worth
Publishers
Scope and Content: First printing
|
1982 |
| 2 | 6395-001 | Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Hodgman, et. al.,
Chemical Rubber Publishing, Co., Cleveland OH, 1960, 42nd edition |
1960 |
| 3 | 6395-001 | Key to the City of New Orleans
Scope and Content: Framed New Orleans City Council proclamation honoring Fischer as
an honorary citizen. Signed by all City Council members. Also includes key.
|
2007 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
