R. Owen Asplund papers, 1965-1993
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Asplund, R. Owen, 1928-
- Title
- R. Owen Asplund papers
- Dates
- 1965-1993 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.35 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 400004
- Summary
- This collection contains the correspondence and professional materials of biochemist and University of Wyoming professor R. Owen Asplund.
- Repository
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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
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Asplund was a member of the University of Wyoming's Chemistry Department from 1958-1993. Born and raised in Western Canada, he received his B.Sc. from the University of Alberta, Edmonton. He then went on to receive his M.S. from Utah State University, and his Ph.D. from West Virginia University. Along with his teaching duties in chemistry and biochemistry, his research was aimed towards cancer treatments, specifically using the yucca plant blossoms as an anti-tumor agent. He is an author of more than thirty publications describing his research.
Content Description
Asplund's papers contain general correspondence between his colleagues and students regarding his research, along with papers and publication reprints of his work and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by R. Owen Asplund at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from R. Owen Asplund in 1993.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Elizabeth Curran, 1996, and updated by Emily Benson, 1999. The finding aid was encoded by Samantha Fawcett in March 2011.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1965-1967Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1968-1968Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1970Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1971Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1972Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1973Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1974Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1975Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1976Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1977Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1978Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1979Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1980Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1981Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1982Container: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1983Container: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1984Container: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1985Container: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1986Container: Box 2, Folder 10
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1987Container: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1988Container: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1989Container: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1990Container: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1991Container: Box 3, Folder 5
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1992Container: Box 3, Folder 6
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1993Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Description: Correspondence, Merck, Sharp and DohmeDates: 1968-1970Container: Box 3, Folder 8
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Description: Correspondence, National Institute of Health SurveyDates: 1968-1972Container: Box 3, Folder 9
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Description: Puri, Rajinder N. and Asplund, R. Owen, "Trinuclear Oxobridged High Spin Iron (III) Complexes"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 12
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Description: Puri, Rajinder N. ,Ph.D. Thesis, "Some Synthetic Models Designed to Probe the Ferritin Iron Core"Dates: 1978Container: Box 3, Folder 11
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Description: Scientific Paper ReprintsDates: 1970'sContainer: Box 3, Folder 10
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bioorganic chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming. Dept. of Chemistry.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History ,1946-
Occupations
- College teachers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Merck Sharp & Dohme.
- National Institute of Health (U.S.)
- Puri, Rajinder N.
