Finding Aid for the Daniel Billen Papers, 1965-1980


MS-1501

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Erin Lawrimore, July 28, 2006

Summary Information
Title: Daniel Billen Papers

Date/Date Range :   1965-1980

Extent: 13.5 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection of UT professor Dr. Daniel Billen's experiments focuses on the effects of radiation on the E. coli and B. subtillis cells. Also included are student experiments, graphs, computer printed data sheets, and Dr. Billen's personal notebooks. These notebooks contain compiled data and conclusions of experiments conducted during the years 1973-1980.

Call number: MS-1501

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], Daniel Billen Papers, MS-1501. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of nine boxes.


Biography / History

No biographical information is available.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection of UT professor Dr. Daniel Billen's experiments focuses on the effects of radiation on the E. coli and B. subtillis cells. The collection contains experiments that were done while Dr. Billen was with the M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Department of Biomathematics, University of Texas. These experiments were conducted in the early part of 1965 and 1966. Later experiments were conducted at the University of Florida Radiation Biology Lab.

Also included are student experiments, graphs, computer printed data sheets, and Dr. Billen's personal notebooks. These notebooks contain compiled data and conclusions of experiments conducted during the years 1973-1980.

A folder-level list of materials in this collection can be found in the Special Collections reading room.

Subject Terms

  • Billen, Daniel.
  • Radiation -- Research.
Contents List
Box   1      
1965-1966

Box   2      
1966-1967

Box   3      
1967-1968

Box   3      
1968-1969

Box   4      
1969-1970

Box   4      
1969-1971

Box   5      
1970

Box   6      
1971

Box   7      
1972

Box   7      
1973

Box   8      
1973

Box   8      
Billen notebooks