Department of Biochemistry Records, 1913-2004

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Department of Biochemistry.
Abstract:
The Department of Biochemistry was established in 1930, making it one of the original departments of the Duke University School of Medicine. Chairs of the department include William A. Perlzweig, Philip Handler, Robert Hill, Christian R. H. Raetz, interim chair Peter Agre, interim chair Kenneth Kreuzer, and Richard G. Brennan. This collection contains general correspondence from the Department of Biochemistry, index cards containing student information, long range plans, artwork, framed images, and publications by W.A. Perlzweig, Phillip Handler, and other authors. Materials range in date from 1930 to 2004, with the bulk of material dating between 1930 and 1975.
Extent:
8 Linear Feet (5 cartons, 1 manuscript box, 1 map folder) and 6 framed images and 3 pieces of artwork.
Language:
English
Collection ID:
AR.0019

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains general correspondence from the Department of Biochemistry, index cards containing student information, long range plans, artwork, framed images, and publications by W.A. Perlzweig, Phillip Handler, and other authors. Materials range in date from 1930 to 2004, with the bulk of material dating between 1930 and 1975.

Biographical / historical:

The Department of Biochemistry, one of the original departments of the Duke University School of Medicine, was established in 1930. Chairs of the department include William A. Perlzweig, Philip Handler, Robert Hill, Christian R. H. Raetz, interim chairs Peter Agre and Kenneth Kreuzer, and Richard G. Brennan.

Acquisition information:
Accessioned by Archives staff: Accession A2007.034 (transferred, March 2007), Accession A2007.035 (transferred, March 2007), Accession A2003.007 (acquired, May 2003), Accession A1977.0039 (acquired, May 2003), Accession A2004.043 (transferred, June 2004), Accession A2009.029 (transferred by Peggy Wilkison, June 2009), Accession A2015.033 (transferred by Peggy Wilkison, July 2015)
Processing information:

Processed by Archives staff; encoded by Dawne Howard Lucas: March 2010

Arrangement:
Organized into the following series: General Correspondence, undated; Student Cards, 1930-1975; Publications, undated; Artwork and Framed Images, undated.
Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Duke University Medical Center Library's online catalog.

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Contains Medical Center Administrative records. These include records of the officers of the University, as defined in the Bylaws, the deans of schools and colleges, and departments, institutes, and other offices as designated by the President. For a period of twenty-five years from the origin of the material, permission in writing from the director of the office of record and the Medical Center Archivist is required for use. After twenty-five years, records that have been processed may be consulted with the permission of the Medical Center Archivist. (Issued by the Office of the Chancellor, December 1, 1975).
The Student Cards Series contains materials restricted at the folder level, in accordance with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). For further information consult with the Medical Center Archivist.

Terms of access:

Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Department of Biochemistry Records, Duke University Medical Center Archives.