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Theodore H. Stanley papers, 1960s-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Stanley, Theodore H. (Theodore Henry), 1940-2017
Title
Theodore H. Stanley papers
Dates
1960s-2000 (inclusive)
Quantity
111 boxes, (53.25 linear feet)
Collection Number
Accn3106
Summary
The Theodore H. Stanley papers consist of the collected works and papers of esteemed anesthesiologist Theodore H. Stanley, one of the team members who worked on the first total artificial heart replacement developed at the University of Utah. The collection includes research, published articles, correspondence, and models/diagrams of Dr. Stanley's work.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this Collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Theodore (Ted) Stanley was born February 4th, 1940 to to Theodore and Ellen Stanley in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Columbia College in 1961 with a triple AB degree in zoology, chemistry, and music. He went on to recieve a medical degree from Columbia.

Theodore Stanley spent the first part of his career in residency in Cleveland with Willem J. Kolff, a pioneer in the artificial organ field. When Kolff moved to Utah, Ted followed and remained there for the rest of his career. While at the University of Utah, he was a significant contributor to the University's artificial organ program, including development of the artificial heart. In later years, his main areas of research included the development of the fentanyl series, transcutaneous cranial electrical stimulation, and anesthetic delivery methods. Later in his career, he maintained a passion for educating both medical students and post-doctorate students about the field of anesthesia.

Theodore Stanley died July 13th, 2017.

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Content Description

The Theodore H. Stanley papers include professional and personal correspondence, articles written by Dr. Stanley, as well as an assortment of research on topics of interest to himself.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Theodore H. Stanley papers, ACCN 3106, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations: ACCN 3106.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection has been organized into thirteen series as follows: I. Biographical Information; II. Education; III. General Correspondence; IV. Publishing Correspondence; V. Letters of Recommendation; VI. Articles; VII. Artificial Heart; VIII. Studies; IX. Electricity and Anesthesia; X. Industry Board Positions and Stocks; XI. Research; XII. Miscellaneous Manuscripts; XIII. Oversized Materials

Acquisition Information

Donated by Susan Clark Stanley 2018.

Processing Note

Processed by Nicholas J. Mecham in 2019.

Separated Materials

Photographs and audio visual materials were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Related Materials

See also the Willem J. Kolff papers (Ms 654) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Finding aid created by Nicholas J. Mecham
2019

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