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Descriptive Summary

Creator:
Saltman, Paul

Title:
Paul Saltman Papers, 1933 - 1999

Extent:
7.00 linear feet
(16 archives boxes and two card file boxes)

Abstract:
Papers (1933-1999) of Paul Saltman, biochemist, professor of biology and administrator at the University of California, San Diego. Saltman studied the basic chemistry of metal ions in biological systems, the role of trace metal elements in nutrition and gained popular renown as an advocate of science-based nutrition. He was provost at UCSD's Revelle College (1967-1972) and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (1972-1980). The material documents Saltman's academic and research career at UCSD and includes reprints and manuscripts of scientific and popular articles, correspondence, drafts of speeches and lectures, and consulting, research and teaching files. The bulk of the papers date from the 1960s through the 1990s and are arranged in eight series: 1) WRITINGS BY PAUL SALTMAN, 2) CORRESPONDENCE, 3) CONSULTING FILES, 4) RESEARCH, 5) TEACHING MATERIAL, 6) SYMPOSIA AND TALKS, 7) MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL, and 8) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION.

Repository:
University of California, San Diego. Geisel Library. Mandeville Special Collections Library.
La Jolla, California 92093-0175

Collection number:
MSS 0499

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