Alfred H. Sturtevant Papers, 1849-1969

Content Description

ALFRED HENRY STURTEVANT: 1891-1970. Geneticist; T.H. Morgan Professor of Genetics, CIT 1951-62; Professor of Biology, CIT 1928-51. The papers include correspondence (most after 1940), manuscripts, lecture notes, lab notebooks, photographs, personal letters & genealogical material. There is information regarding genetics & taxonomy of Drosophila; social history of genetics and of radiation. The complete finding aid is available at the Online Archive of California. SUPPLEMENT 2006-2008: Family, personal and professional correspondence; photos; misc biographical material; travel diaries; 2 dissecting kits; printed matter. 1 linear foot.

Provenance

ACQUIRED HOW OR DONOR: Harriet Shapiro (daughter, supplement 2006-2007)

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

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No

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