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The Seymour Kletzien papers

 Collection
Identifier: 85-07

Scope and Content

These papers consist of three series including: laboratory notebooks, manuscripts, and miscellaneous. The laboratory notebooks are undated and contain information on animal physiology and biology. The manuscripts date from the 1920s concern his research in biochemistry. The miscellaneous items include autographed reprints, and one of his student exercises on agricultural economics.

Dates

  • Creation: 1923-1959

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical sketch

Kletzien was born in Wisconsin on April 1, 1900. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1929. He worked as a clinical biochemist his primary areas of interest included mineral metabolism, anti-rachitic activation of yeasts, and biochemical evaluation of nutrition during pregnancy.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Seymour Kletzien. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1985.

Processing Information

The collection was processed in 2002 by Kristin Clark.

Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2023: Box list added

Repository Details

Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository

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