Sturtevant, Alfred Henry (Biologist, Geneticist)

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1891 - 1970

Biographical/Historical

Background: Thomas Hunt Morgan Professor of Genetics, 1951-1962; Caltech Professor of Biology, 1928-1951.

Biographical/Historical

Description: Sturtevant, a pioneer in genetics and a member of the productive drosophila school started by Thomas Hunt Morgan, was the first scientist to map the locations on chromosomes of the genes associated with particular inherited characteristics.

Biographical/Historical

Collection Notes: Papers, 1849-1969. His papers are a rich source for the study of the social and intellectual history of genetics. They include correspondence, manuscript, lecture notes, laboratory notebooks, photos, and other papers. Also included are family letters (1849-1969) and genealogical material.

Collection size: 50 boxes, 22 linear ft.

Finding aid available at the Archives.

Photo of Alfred H. Sturtevant (PhotoNet).

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

Academic hoods (3)

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 2006-00114

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Alfred H. Sturtevant

File — Box Z35: Series II

Identifier: Z35

Scope and Contents

One file includes information on Sturtevant and the creation/publication of the first genetic map. A photocopy of the historic publication (not contained in the Sturtevant Papers) is included.

Dates: 19th century to present

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections / California Institute of Technology Historical Files / Series II: California Institute of Technology / Individuals

Alfred H. Sturtevant Oral History Interview (Non-CIT) with G. E. Allen

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1990-00199

Dates: Date Created

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Alfred H. Sturtevant Papers, 1849-1969

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1970-00017

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Awards & Honorary Degrees 1910-1957

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1988-00932

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Footage

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 2008-00074

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

History Of Genetics

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1986-00624

Dates: 1962-04-12

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

History Of Genetics

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1998-00288

Dates: 1962-04-12

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Kimber Genetics Award

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1999-00334

Dates: 1957-01-01

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Lecture: Mendel's Paper & Period 1866-1900

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1986-00625

Dates: 1962-05-03

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Lecture: Mendel's Paper & Period 1866-1900

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1998-00289

Dates: 1962-05-03

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Life Of Mendel

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1986-00626

Dates: 1962-05-10

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Life Of Mendel

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1998-00290

Dates: 1962-05-10

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Memorial Service

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1986-00628

Dates: 1970-04-17

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Memorial Service

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1999-00333

Dates: 1970-04-17

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

National Medal of Science

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 2006-00113

Dates: 1967-01-01

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

National Medal Of Science Document

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1988-00933

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Photographs Of Sturtevant

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1988-00934

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Photos Of Sturtevant & Others

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1987-00350

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Portrait drawing in charcoal of A. H. Sturtevant by Frank H. Johnson

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 2007-00158

Dates: Date Created

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Alfred H. Sturtevant Papers

Collection

Identifier: SturtevantAH

Abstract

The guide to the Alfred H. Sturtevant papers is available through the Online Archive of California (OAC). See external documents link below.

Dates: 1849-1969

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Sturtevant & Lyndon Johnson

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1988-00935

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

Sturtevant Photographs & Caricature

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1988-00936

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

T. H. Morgan

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1986-00627

Dates: 1967-10-17

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

T. H. Morgan

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1999-00332

Dates: 1967-10-17

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

The John J. Carty Medal for the Advancement of Science

Unprocessed Material

Identifier: 1999-00335

Dates: 1965-01-01

Found in: California Institute of Technology Archives and Special Collections

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