James Paddock Collman papers, 1960-1997

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Summary

Extent:
248 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item] James Paddock Collman papers (SC1138). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes the course materials, research reports, notes, and professional papers created by Collman during his decades long career as a chemist.

Biographical / historical:

James Paddock Collman, born in 1932 in Beatrice, Nebraska, embarked on his chemistry journey at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. His doctoral research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign centered on Grignard reagents. In 1967, he joined Stanford University as a Professor of Chemistry. Amidst numerous accolades, his accomplishments include election to the National Academy of Sciences in 1975 and being named California Scientist of the Year in 1983.

During his tenure at Stanford, Professor Collman introduced a groundbreaking approach to explore biological systems. He pioneered the use of functional synthetic analogs of metal-containing enzyme systems, detached from protein coatings that could influence metalloprotein chemical characteristics. This innovation enabled him to unravel the inherent reactivity of the metal center, as well as the impact of protein-metal interactions on biological function.

Acquisition information:
Gift of James P. Collman, 2012-2016.
Physical location:
Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 48 hours in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: http://library.stanford.edu/spc.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Materials related to fellowships, grant proposals, and student records are restricted until 75 years after date of creation. Otherwise, materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

While University Archives is the owner of the physical and/or digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item] James Paddock Collman papers (SC1138). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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