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Keys, Ancel, 1904-2004

 Person

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Ancel B. Keys papers

 Collection
Identifier: ua-00738
Abstract

Collection contains the papers of Ancel B. Keys, professor emeritus of physiology and director of the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Keys was world renowned in the field of public heath, creating the K ration during World War II, conducting starvation experiments that helped guide relief workers in post-war Europe, and was the first to link diet to cholesterol and heart attack risk.

Dates: 1938-1967

Jay Arthur Myers papers

 Collection
Identifier: ua-00041
Abstract

Collection contains personal and professional correspondence of Jay Arthur Myers, tuberculosis crusader, author, editor, and member of the faculty of the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota.

Dates: 1914-1977

Minnesota Poliomyelitis Research Committee papers

 Collection
Identifier: ua00190
Abstract

Collection contains the records of polio research conducted by the University of Minnesota under the auspices of the Minnesota Poliomyelitis Research Committee, which was funded by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.

Dates: circa 1940s-1970s

School of Public Health papers

 Collection
Identifier: ua-00269
Abstract

Collection contains the administrative papers of the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota.

Dates: 1925-1970s

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Subject
BCG vaccination. 1
Lillehei Family. 1
Medical Literature -- Editing. 1
Nutrition. 1
Poliomyelitis -- Research 1