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.
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)
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