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Finding Aid for the Charles L. Dunham Collection


MS-1167

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Will Dewey, August 24, 2006

Summary Information
Title: Charles L. Dunham Collection

Extent: 3 linear feet

Abstract:
The material in this collection consists of: correspondences between Dunham and various research associations, reports and handbooks published by research associations, business cards, date books, photographs, etc.

Call number: MS-1167

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Collection is property of Special Collections
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], Charles Dunham Collection, MS-1167. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

This collection consists of two boxes organized into one series:

  1. Series I: General Alphabetical File


Biography / History

A prominent physician concerned with the biological effects of radiation, Dr. Dunham (1906-1975) became heavily involved in radiation research, holding positions on various boards and committees in this filed. The most important of these positions was as President of the Radiation Research Society (1969-70). Dr. Dunham received numerous awards and honors for his achievements in both medical and radiation science. Among them are the Medical Alumni Association Distinguished Service award, University of Chicago (1952), and the Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award, University of Chicago (1974). In addition, he was awarded membership in the Alpha Omega Alph Honor Medical Society (1974).


Collection Scope and Content Note

The material in this collection consists of: correspondences between Dunham and various research associations, reports and handbooks published by research associations, business cards, date books, photographs, etc.

Subject Terms

  • Dunham, Charles L., 1906-1975
Contents List
   

Series I: General Alphabetical File,

Box   1     Folder   1    
Atomic Energy Commission: correspondence (1956-1962)
Box   1     Folder   2    
Business cards, index cards, etc.
Box   1     Folder   3    
Calendar, date books (1955-1974)
Box   1     Folder   4    
Cancer Special Program Advisory Commitee: report
Box   1     Folder   5    
Correspondance: general (1974-1975)
Box   1     Folder   6    
Directories and handbooks, misc.
Box   1     Folder   7    
Evens, Titus: commemorative material, etc.
Box   1     Folder   8    
5th International Congress of Radiation Research: correspondence #1 (1959-1972)
Box   1     Folder   9    
5th International Congress of Radiation Research: correspondence #2 (1972-1975)
Box   1     Folder   10    
5th International Congress of Radiation Research: program, etc.

Box   1     Folder   11    
International Association for Radiation Research: Correspondence (1973-1975)
Box   1     Folder   12    
Insititut de la Vie: Correspondence, notebook
Box   1     Folder   13    
Lecture: Nuclear Pioneer 1971 (Glenn T. Seaborg)(1971)
Box   1     Folder   14    
National Academy of Sciences: membership pamphlets
Box   2     Folder   1    
Photographs, slides, etc.
Box   2     Folder   2    
Primate Research Centers Advisory Committee
Box   2     Folder   3    
Radiation Research Society: annual meetings
Box   2     Folder   4    
Radiation Research Society: Executive Committee correspondence
Box   2     Folder   5    
Radiation Research Society: general correspondence (1970-1972)
Box   2     Folder   6    
Radiation Research Society: 4th International Congress
Box   2     Folder   7    
Radiation Research Society: 5th International congress
Box   2     Folder   8    
Report (BEIR): Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
Box   2     Folder   9    
Reports, annual: Division of Medical Sciences (1967-1975)
Box   2     Folder   10    
Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation: correspondence, etc.
Box   2     Folder   11    
World Health Organization: Correspondence, etc.
Box   2     Folder   12    
Miscellaneous material: clippings, etc.